Employment

School Overview

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self- advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive. The Lower School is located on the Waltham campus and serves grades 1-5.

Research shows that people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Carroll School encourages you to break that statistic and apply as it’s rare to find applicants who meet all the qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

Carroll School seeks teaching 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, and 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. We are seeking candidates with experience and/or interest in teaching students with language-based learning differences and who are drawn to acquire the necessary competencies to successfully teach our type of learners. This position is a full-time long-term substitute teacher as a Physical Education Instructor for 1st through 5th grade students.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five or six classes during the day.
• Formulate lesson plans for physical education/health education for the student population to be taught in-person as well as remotely.
• Plan and implement programs to promote development of student fitness, health, and wellness.
• Work with students to promote positive self-esteem.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing special programs for students.
• Apply a multisensory, diagnostic, prescriptive approach to instruction.
• Complete semester assessments of each student for grading purposes.
• Identify, order, store, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in the physical education program.
• Facilitate problem resolution when appropriate.
• Maintain effective classroom management and support school-wide standards and policies for safety and health.
• Perform building duties as assigned by the Lower School Division Head, for example, early morning drop-off duty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or Elementary Education
• Minimum of two years experience in a physical education teaching role preferably in a private school setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong commitment to promoting physical health and wellness
• Have the ability to teach using multi-sensory education methods and using educational technology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite including Google Classroom

School Overview

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive. The Lower School is located on the Waltham campus and serves grades 1-5.

Research shows that people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Carroll School encourages you to break that statistic and apply as it’s rare to find applicants who meet all the qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Division Head of Carroll's Lower School and manages the Tutoring Department at the Lower School. This department head oversees the Orton-Gillingham instruction for all Lower School students and directly supervises approximately 20 Orton-Gillingham language practitioners. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative style, is self-directed, child-centered, and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, motivated educators who embrace and apply culturally responsive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Regularly meet, observe and coach all Lower School tutors in order to meet students’ needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Set agenda and lead department meetings.
• Plan and/or deliver professional development for tutors to further their knowledge and expertise in Orton-Gillingham.
• Manage completion of tutor administrative responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of GIFTT for tutorial assignments of trainees, hiring of new faculty tutors from GIFTT training program, OG Certification Process (Associate, Certified, FIT) for all faculty.
• Work in collaboration with other Lower School Department Heads to create schedules, tutor assignments, discuss curriculum, student data, and progress.
• Serve on Lower School Academic Leadership Team for weekly meetings.
• Regularly meet with the LS Language Department to review students of concern; and with Middle/Upper School Tutor Department Heads and Middle/Upper School Language Department Heads.
• Work with Language Department Head and MS Tutor Department Head in forming and reviewing Curriculum Based Assessments, report cards and other assessments.
• Coordinate with Lower School Language Department Head to select students for OG Focus Areas:
  • Throughout the summer, work with the scheduling team to review recommendations and testing data in order to assign and schedule students to OG Focus Areas: small group, pairs, and one to one tutorial based on their profile.
  • Continually evaluate all LS tutorial placements and make any necessary adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Orton-Gillingham trained and membership in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners at the Certified Level with desire to become a "Fellow in Training"
• Minimum of five years of tutoring or teaching children with language–based learning differences
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
• Prior management experience in an education setting preferred
• Has the ability to:
  • Communicate effectively with parents, students, teachers, and administrators, especially about programs
  • Be able to problem-solve, particularly situations regarding students’ placement
  • Convey ideas clearly both orally and in writing
  • Manage time and set priorities
  • Be flexible

School Overview

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive. Carroll's Lower School is located on the Waltham campus and serves students in grades 1-5.

Research shows that people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Carroll School encourages you to break that statistic and apply as it’s rare to find applicants who meet all the qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

Carroll School seeks teaching 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 and 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 who embrace and apply culturally responsive teaching practices. We are seeking candidates with experience and/or interest in teaching students with language-based learning differences and who are drawn to acquire the necessary competencies to successfully teach our type of learners.

This position reports to the Lower School Tutoring Department Head and may provide individualized, pair and/or small group Orton-Gillingham instruction to students at the Carroll School.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in either one to one, pairs and/or small group tutorials teaching reading concepts and strategies using the Orton- Gillingham approach within the Carroll School language curriculum.
• Meet regularly with classroom teachers and Department Head to share information about each student’s acquisition of language skills and overall performance.
• Research and select learning materials and books to facilitate tutoring; design individualized multi-sensory materials.
• Administer curriculum-based assessments designed to measure student progress.
• Completes reports addressing progress and areas of concern as part of the trimester report writing system.
• Participate in school sponsored professional development days and continue to advance to the Certified Level of Orton-Gillingham training.
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings and all faculty meetings as needed.
• Attend parent conferences three times a year or as needed.
• Participate in child studies as needed.
• Perform duties as required (ex: recess duties, library coverage, activity days)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least one to three years working with children in an academic setting
• Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training course with practicum
• Prior knowledge or willingness to train on standardized test administration techniques and procedures
• Ability to teach using multisensory methods of instruction

About Carroll School

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer. Carroll offers competitive per diem rates, a flexible schedule, and a welcoming community.

Available Positions for Mid-September to December include:

• After School Programming: Monday-Thursday 3:15-4:45 pm
  • Middle School (Lincoln) coaches
  • Lower School (Waltham) activity leaders
• Friday Afternoons 12:15-4:15 pm (Lincoln or Waltham)
  • Field trip supervisors
  • On-campus activity leaders

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in grades 1-9.
• Engage students in structured activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older
• Must have previous experience working with elementary/middle school aged children
• Possess basic knowledge and understanding of school-aged children
• Coaching experience preferred

Interested candidates submit resumes to jobs@carrollschool.org

About Carroll School

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer. Carroll offer’s competitive per diem rates, a flexible schedule, and a welcoming community.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teachers are expected to deliver lessons prepared by Carroll School faculty, organize the classroom environment, and maintain classroom routines that support student learning.
• Additional duties will be assigned, including lunch/recess duty and dismissal duty.

Perks for Substitute Teachers

• Day-long (paid) onboarding orientation combined with ongoing training.
• Excellent system of communication with teachers to ensure you achieve success.
• Detailed sub plans and faculty/school leadership support.
• Flexibility scheduling/availability (you do not need to be available everyday).

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and enjoy working with children Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8 and Grades 8-9 (division specific subbing available)
• Experience with Google Docs and Google Classroom is helpful but not required
• Fully vaccinated against Covid - 19

Interested candidates submit resumes to jobs@carrollschool.org.