Career Opportunities

Clark School is searching for a part-time Academic Support Teacher for our Lower School, whose responsibilities would include supporting students in our Lower School program (grades K-6). Candidates should have experience supporting students with content across the curriculum, including (but not limited to) Literature/English, History, Math, and Science. This position reports to the Director of Academic Support.

This position is for approximately 22.5 hours per week, with a schedule of 8:00am-12:30pm.

Qualified Applicants:

• Have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, preferably Special Ed

• Have 1-3 years experience working with students in these grades, and proven skills working with Special Ed students in those grades

• Will connect with students and provide an enjoyable learning experience

General Duties and Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):

• Small-group or one-to-one lesson reinforcement and testing support

• Assist students with organizational and study skills

• Support in all curricular areas

• Participate in curriculum development, faculty and division meetings, and professional growth endeavors

• Read and understand student support documents; present relevant information to staff as needed

• Utilize technology for instructing students, maintaining grades, communicating information to parents, and promoting student and program achievements

• Provide meaningful and creative instruction to a diverse group of students in a hands-on, experiential learning environment

• Ability to adapt curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects are being worked on simultaneously

• Significant use of technology while delivering the curriculum and content, including (but not limited to): Use of the Google Suite across multiple devices and Use of Student Information System (Alma)

• Respect and value individual differences and diversity; model non-discriminatory practices in all activities

• Evaluate academic and social growth of students and keep appropriate records while communicating with students and parents on student progress

• Maintain standards of student behavior for a positive and productive learning environment

• Collaborate with peers to develop curriculum, plan activities, and monitor student progress

• Work with a team of educators to create a positive learning environment

• Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Specific Training/Skills:

• Experience with Wilson Fundations a plus

A Massachusetts teaching certificate is a plus, but not required. All employees are subject to a fingerprint check and a background investigation, per state law.

Working conditions for this position may include standing, sitting, bending, lifting, being outside in cold or hot weather.

The Clark School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

Work Location: In person