Lower School Math Teacher 26-27

The Carroll School•Waltham, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Carroll School is an independent day school located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, serving students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. The school's mission is to empower children to become academically skilled, strong self-advocates, and confident lifelong learners prepared for other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community dedicated to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences to ensure each child thrives. The Lower School, serving grades 1-5, is situated on the Waltham campus. Carroll School encourages applications from individuals who may not meet 100% of the qualifications, as it is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and comprehensive professional development. The school seeks teaching candidates with a growth mindset, a passion for lifelong learning, and a commitment to helping students develop a strong sense of identity and self-worth, while equipping them with skills and strategies for academic success. The ideal candidate is collaborative, self-directed, child-centered, and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, motivated educators who embrace and apply culturally responsive teaching practices. Candidates with experience teaching students with language-based learning differences are sought, along with a willingness to acquire the necessary competencies to successfully teach these learners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Have the ability to teach using multi-sensory education methods
Willingness to train in highly specialized approaches to teaching students with language based learning differences
Desire to teach multicultural curriculum
Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Orton Gillingham training preferred
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teach 5th grade math classes consisting of 8-11 students.
Apply a multisensory, diagnostic, prescriptive approach to instruction.
Create highly focused data-informed lesson plans specific to student’s needs.
Work with the Lower School curricular team to develop and customize grade level curriculum through a culturally responsive lens.
Develop positive working relationships with all constituencies: students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Serve as the Homeroom teacher/ Advisor for 8-10 students.
Act as primary liaison between the school and the families of assigned students.
Teach a language-based flex class
Monitor and support students’ academic progress, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.
Participate in school-sponsored professional development.
Assist in after-school program activities.
Perform other duties as required.