Lower School Building Teacher - Full Year

The Carroll School•Waltham, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Carroll School is an independent day school located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. The school's mission is to empower children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll School is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences to ensure each child receives the support they need to thrive. The Middle School, serving grades 6-8, is situated on the Lincoln campus. The school encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification, as it is rare for applicants to meet all criteria. Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities. This is a full-year, benefit-eligible position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and enjoy working with children
Willingness to train in highly specialized approaches to teaching students with language-based learning differences
Ability to be flexible, timely, and professional.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred
Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training course with practicum preferred
Experience with Google Docs and Google Classroom is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Serve as the building substitute teacher and provide coverage for a variety of classrooms, as needed, for short and long-term leaves.
Deliver lessons prepared by Carroll School faculty, organize the classroom environment, and maintain classroom routines that support student learning.
For long-term leaves: plan, prepare, and deliver lessons, which may include serving as the Homeroom teacher/Advisor for 8-9 students.
Act as primary liaison between the school and the families of assigned students.
Monitor and support students’ academic progress, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.
Additional duties will be assigned, including lunch/recess duty and dismissal duty.
Develop positive working relationships with all constituencies: students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Work in the extended day program for the first three years (fall, winter or spring).
Perform other duties as assigned.