What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Elementary School Learning Specialist position at The Croft School?
The Croft School: South End– Part-Time Elementary School Learning Specialist
Start Date: August 2025
About The Croft School
The Croft School is a young independent school in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Having opened in September 2022, our school currently enrolls students in Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade. During the 2025-26 school year, we will expand to include Second Grade. Over time, we will grow into a 300-student Preschool - Sixth Grade school.
We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those who are looking for an alternative to the existing public and private options and who are excited about our unique approach and attributes.
The Croft School is built around the following core attributes:
The Croft School has sister schools in Providence (founded 2018) and Jamaica Plain (founded 2020). More information about our school can be found here: www.thecroftschool.org.
About The Role
The Croft School is seeking an exceptional candidate to be our founding Learning Specialist. The Learning Specialist’s role is to ensure that our diverse population of students are meeting their full potential through a personalized approach to teaching and learning. Learning Specialists will work alongside our lead teachers and administration to create a personalized and differentiated experience for individual and/or small groups of students who need additional scaffolding and support. The Learning Specialist will also work alongside lead teachers to ensure the implementation of documented accommodations for students with IEPs. The Learning Specialist will make regular assessments of student progress and use that data to inform appropriate supports and approaches. Additionally, all Croft team members dedicate ample time and thoughtfulness to close communication and partnership with students’ families.
The individual filling this role will be responsible for working approximately 10-15 hours per week (likely Monday through Thursday), on site, during the 2024-25 school year. Exact hours will be determined based on the finalized academic schedule.
Qualifications And Qualities
The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities.
Non-Discrimination
As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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Start Date: August 2025
About The Croft School
The Croft School is a young independent school in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Having opened in September 2022, our school currently enrolls students in Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade. During the 2025-26 school year, we will expand to include Second Grade. Over time, we will grow into a 300-student Preschool - Sixth Grade school.
We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those who are looking for an alternative to the existing public and private options and who are excited about our unique approach and attributes.
The Croft School is built around the following core attributes:
- Rigor and Spark
- Student-Centeredness
- Balance
- Strong Relationships
- Outstanding Teachers, Collaborative Improvement
- A Diverse, Inclusive, Anti-Racist Community
The Croft School has sister schools in Providence (founded 2018) and Jamaica Plain (founded 2020). More information about our school can be found here: www.thecroftschool.org.
About The Role
The Croft School is seeking an exceptional candidate to be our founding Learning Specialist. The Learning Specialist’s role is to ensure that our diverse population of students are meeting their full potential through a personalized approach to teaching and learning. Learning Specialists will work alongside our lead teachers and administration to create a personalized and differentiated experience for individual and/or small groups of students who need additional scaffolding and support. The Learning Specialist will also work alongside lead teachers to ensure the implementation of documented accommodations for students with IEPs. The Learning Specialist will make regular assessments of student progress and use that data to inform appropriate supports and approaches. Additionally, all Croft team members dedicate ample time and thoughtfulness to close communication and partnership with students’ families.
The individual filling this role will be responsible for working approximately 10-15 hours per week (likely Monday through Thursday), on site, during the 2024-25 school year. Exact hours will be determined based on the finalized academic schedule.
Qualifications And Qualities
- 3 years of elementary teaching experience
- Experience working with students who bring a range of learning strengths and needs, including neurodivergent students
- Special Education coursework/degree strongly preferred
- Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Reading System certification strongly preferred, yet not required
- An exceptional ability to design and lead targeted, individualized and small-group instruction
- A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning
- An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, team-orientation, and enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues and families
- Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills
- Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice
- A strong desire to remain in this role for 5 years
- A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States is required
The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities.
Non-Discrimination
As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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