Worcester Academy, a day-boarding school with grades 6 thru PG, seeks a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys of teaching middle school students and who can inspire a love of learning in their students through the development and application of thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences for students.
The successful teacher in this role also will understand the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting as well as have the ability to work independently.
We are looking for an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their own professional development and who can help students to do the same.
Roles and Responsibilities:
General
- Teach four sections of Middle School Math
- Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the WA Math Department.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook.
- Provide appropriate, actionable feedback on student work and in term reports.
- Complete grading, comments and progress reports in a timely manner.
- Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group of students.
- Attend required meetings (all-school, department, divisional, parent, etc.).
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching, learning, and working.
- Update daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.
- Attend and participate in school trips.
- Maintain mature and age-appropriate judgment and boundaries.
- Follow accident & illness procedures.
- Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown and evacuation.
- Represent the school and what it stands for positively at public events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc., some of which take place outside of the workday.
