Employment

After fifteen years of transformative leadership, Steve Wilkins is retiring as Head of Carroll School on June 30, 2021. As one of the most well-regarded and innovative learning differences (LD) schools in the nation, Carroll is in an enviable position to attract a bold, visionary educator ready to lead the School. To learn more:

Head of School Position Statement

School Overview:

Located in Lincoln, Wayland, and Waltham Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students who have language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll's Middle School is located on the Lincoln campus and serves grades 6-8.

In an effort to address the greatest need of each child, we recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to a child’s learning experience. Our work is important, and we welcome candidates who add to the diversity of our community and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their work.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salary and benefits, including a strong professional development programming, such as Orton-Gillingham training.

Position Summary:

Carroll School seeks candidates with a growth mindset and a true passion and commitment to lifelong learning. Candidates who are motivated by helping students to attain a strong sense of identity, self-worth and who are eager to equip students with skills and strategies for academic success. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative style, is self-directed, child centered and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, motivated educators.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Student Programs:
  • Manage logistics of student schedules
  • Build student action plans
  • Work with faculty to “give each child what they most need”
• Faculty Development:
  • Serve as a coach to teachers
  • Build professional development
  • Maintain faculty growth plans (with department heads/coaches)
• Teach Middle School students:
  • In a subject area on expertise
• Leadership:
  • Create cohesion among academic departments
  • Serve as member of Middle School Academic Leadership Team
  • Serve as member of School-wide Academic Leadership Team
• Partner with families to build successful plans for their children:
  • Support Data Meetings with Parents
• High Capacity to Accomplish Institutional and Division Needs:
  • In concert with division head and academic leadership
  • In concert with dean of students
  • In concert with head of counseling

Qualifications:

• Experience with interdisciplinary learning
• Experience educating children with language-based learning difficulties
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong executive function skills
• Minimum of six years experience in an education environment

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who represent diversity.

Summer School Overview:

Summer@Carroll is a five-week program for students entering grades 1-9 who have language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Students participate in academic classes in the morning and camp activities in the afternoon.

In an effort to address the greatest need of each child, we recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to a child’s learning experience. Our work is important, and we welcome candidates who add to the diversity of our community and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their work.

Orton-Gillingham Language Tutor - Position Summary:

This position reports to the Tutor Supervisor and provides individualized Orton-Gillingham instruction to students enrolled in Summer@Carroll. This position requires a candidate with experience teaching students with language-based learning disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Work with students in 1:1 or paired tutorials to teach the Orton-Gillingham curriculum that is specific to Carroll School
• Research and select learning materials to facilitate tutoring; design individualized multi-sensory materials
• Attend mandatory Staff Orientation on June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020
• Complete mid-program and final reports detailing progress and areas of concern for each individual student
• Attend one (1) report writing workshops prior to completing final reports
• Attend Parent Conferences at the conclusion of the summer program

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with children in an academic setting
• Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training course with practicum
• Knowledge of test administration techniques and procedures
• Ability to teach using multi-sensory methods of instruction

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who represent diversity.

Summer School Overview:

Summer@Carroll is a five-week program for students entering grades 1-9 who have language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Students participate in academic classes in the morning and camp activities in the afternoon.

In an effort to address the greatest need of each child, we recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to a child’s learning experience. Our work is important, and we welcome candidates who add to the diversity of our community and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their work.

Position Summary:

This position reports to Camp Supervisor in Waltham (grades 3-4) or Lincoln grades (grades 5-7) or (grades 8-9). Working with students in a group of approximately 10 children, the counselor directs students in camp activities every afternoon. During some afternoon periods, an activity director plans the activity. Other periods require the counselor to plan the activity. In the mornings, counselors are assigned to writing, math or activity classes as a teaching assistant (TA), depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Follows the daily camp schedule of afternoon activities.
• Supervises and positively encourages all the children in the camp group.
• When necessary, modifies individual camper’s behavior to maintain a positive group dynamic.
• Instructs and includes the junior counselor in group activities.
• Organizes and supervises the camp group when swimming at Lake Cochituate or going on a
   field trip.
• Organizes, plans and encourages camper participation in special camp activities such as the
   annual Carnival.
• Updates Camp Supervisor regarding any issues impacting the camper’s ability to positively
   interact within the camp group.
• Attends mandatory Staff Orientation on June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with children is beneficial
• Entering Sophomore year of college or beyond in the fall

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who represent diversity.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform nor is it intended to limit an individual’s opportunities to work creatively and collaboratively to solve problems.

Summer School Overview:

Summer@Carroll is a five-week program for students entering grades 1-9 who have language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Students participate in academic classes in the morning and camp activities in the afternoon.

In an effort to address the greatest need of each child, we recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to a child’s learning experience. Our work is important, and we welcome candidates who add to the diversity of our community and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their work.

Position Summary:

This position reports to Camp Supervisor in Waltham (grades 3-4) or Lincoln grades (grades 5-7). Lifeguard will be one of three lifeguards who supervise all water activities at Lake Cochituate (Natick) in the afternoons (Monday to Thursday). In the mornings, lifeguards are assigned to writing, math or activity classes as a teaching assistant (TA), depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• A member of a three-person lifeguard team - coordinating daily trips to Lake Cochituate (attendance, bus schedules, etc.).
• Lifeguard duties Monday-Thursday afternoons @ Lake Cochituate (Natick).
• Organize and perform state-mandated swim tests for all swimmers during the first visit.
• Recreational swimming -- no lessons.
• Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations and policies to ensure the safety of campers.
• Friday afternoons (no swimming): support camp “theme day” activities.
• Mornings: teacher assistant (TA) in either a writing class or math class.
• Attend mandatory Staff Orientation on June 22, 2020, and June 23, 2020.

Qualifications:

• Lifeguard Certification (or complete lifeguard certification prior to the start of the program)
• Prior experience working with children is beneficial
• Entering Sophomore year of college or beyond in the fall preferred

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who represent diversity.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform nor is it intended to limit an individual’s opportunities to work creatively and collaboratively to solve problems.

Summer School Overview:

Summer@Carroll is a five-week program for students entering grades 1-9 who have language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Students participate in academic classes in the morning and camp activities in the afternoon.

In an effort to address the greatest need of each child, we recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to a child’s learning experience. Our work is important, and we welcome candidates who add to the diversity of our community and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their work.

Position Summary:

This position is a member of the Summer@Carroll Counseling Department and reports to the Camp Director. Primary responsibilities include the provision of services to students, parents and teachers of the school regarding social, emotional, health and/or family related concerns. Summer@Carroll seeks candidates who are motivated to help students attain a positive sense of identity and self worth and who are eager to equip students with skills and strategies for academic and relational success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who brings a collaborative style, clinical skills relevant to a school setting, and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, and motivated educators. Summer@Carroll welcomes candidates with experience and/or interest in culturally responsive approaches and practices. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling and/or crisis intervention services for Summer@Carroll students identified as having adjustment issues or concerns regarding social/emotional functioning.
• Partner with Camp Supervisor and Camp Director to foster healthy camp community that is focused on meeting the needs of students.
• Coach camp staff on professionalism and how to deal with challenging student behavior.
• Maintain communication with parents, camp staff, teachers, and outside providers regarding the social/emotional needs and functioning of students.
• Function as an integral participant of team and provide consultation to faculty and camp staff around social-emotional components of language-based learning differences.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Writing, Math,Tutoring, Cognitive) to coordinate efforts for student support.
• Attend Admin meetings in the morning.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• LICSW/LMHC or license-eligible strongly preferred
• Experience in a school environment preferred
• Excellent relational skills and a strong capacity to relate to students and parents 

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who represent diversity.

Summer School Overview:

Summer@Carroll is a five-week program for students entering grades 1-9 who have language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Students participate in academic classes in the morning and camp activities in the afternoon.

In an effort to address the greatest need of each child, we recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to a child’s learning experience. Our work is important, and we welcome candidates who add to the diversity of our community and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their work.

Position Summary:

The Health Care Supervisor will work in the Summer@Carroll program on the Lower School campus (entering grades 1-4) in Waltham or Middle School campus (entering grades 5-9) in Lincoln. This position reports to the Director of Summer@Carroll and works cooperatively with staff, parents, and students to ensure that students’ medical needs are met on an acute and ongoing basis. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide routine daily healthcare, administration of OTC and prescribed medication for campers.
• Provide emergency care for all campers and staff when needed.
• Follow standing orders and healthcare policies/procedures as described in the Summer@Carroll Health Care Policy.
• Communicate with parents regarding student health.
• Inventory and maintain adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of students.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic medical records and accident report forms according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  Communicate with parents and staff any missing information needed for compliance.
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.
• Provide information to staff on health office procedures and allergy/special medical concerns.
• Provide EpiPen and inhaler instruction.
• Participate in one end-of-program field trip acting as on-site healthcare professional.
• 2020 Summer@Carroll Dates: June 22 and June 23 (Mandatory Staff Orientation); June 24-July 31 (July 2nd and 3rd - No Program)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent, R.N.
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Experience in a pediatric, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting preferred

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who represent diversity.