Middle School ELA/ Humanities Teacher

The Carroll School•Lincoln, MA

1d•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 thrives. The Middle School, situated on the Lincoln campus, serves grades 6-8. The school values diversity and is dedicated to building a diverse talent pool to foster creativity, innovation, and connection. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, recognizing that diversity strengthens the school. Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities. The school seeks 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 academic success strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a collaborative, self-directed, and child-centered approach, valuing a community of engaged, compassionate, and motivated educators who embrace culturally responsive teaching practices. Experience or interest in teaching students with language-based learning differences and a desire to acquire the necessary competencies for such learners are highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
Have the ability to teach using multi-sensory education methods
Have experience or interest in interdisciplinary teaching and learning
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
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teach English Language Arts/Humanities classes of 8-12 students
Apply a multisensory, diagnostic, prescriptive approach to instruction
Complete OG Training within the first 2 years through Summer@Carroll
Create highly focused, data-informed lesson plans specific to student’s needs
Work with Middle 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
Perform other duties as required
Work in extended day program for at least 1 session a year for the first three years (fall, winter, or spring)
Choices may include: supervised study hall, sports coaching, art, Bounders, enrichment, Maker Space
Additional compensation for extended day work