Saturday Course Teacher

Milton Academy • Milton, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Milton Academy seeks teachers for The Saturday Course, an enrichment program for public school students in Grades 4–8 with strong academic skills. The program offers independently motivated students the opportunity to learn compelling material in a fun and exciting environment and has been part of the Academy’s public/private partnerships since 1978. Ideal candidates have experience teaching subjects they are passionate about. Current areas of interest include animals (zoology), archaeology, astronomy, aviation, creative writing, journalism, sports science, and speech and debate. Applicants are encouraged to describe the courses they would be interested in teaching in their cover letter.

Teachers work 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on Saturdays during program dates. The academic year has five sessions, each consisting of five Saturdays; candidates are not required to teach every session. Compensation is a stipend of $1,440 per session, which covers five Saturdays and 40 total hours.

A successful candidate demonstrates the ability to work in a diverse and inclusive community and brings warmth, compassion, cultural competence, flexibility, and humility. The teacher works constructively with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents for the benefit of students and the community. The position is supervised by the Saturday Course Director and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least three years of proven experience in a specific course of study.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
• Receptiveness to supervision and professional development.
• Ability to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction and lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience teaching students in Grades 4–8.
• Experience teaching a subject the candidate is passionate about.

Responsibilities

• Teach an enrichment course to public school students in Grades 4–8 during The Saturday Course program.
• Work effectively and constructively with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents for the benefit of students and the community.
• Participate in scheduled Saturday sessions during the academic year; candidates may choose which sessions to commit to.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed