Academic Year Faculty: 5th and 6th Grade ELA Teacher (multiple positions)
Company: Steppingstone Foundation
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Title: Academic Year Faculty: 5th and 6th Grade ELA
Teacher (multiple positions)Reports to: Director of Teaching and
Learning Salary: $2,865 for full spring semester
(Jan-May)Organization OverviewSteppingstone is a not-for-profit
organization that develops and implements programs that prepare
students from historically marginalized communities for educational
opportunities that lead to college success. Steppingstone is
seeking faculty for The Academy, which prepares 5th-7th grade
students from public, charter, and parochial schools in Boston to
attend middle and high schools that provide a path to college. Once
Scholars complete The Academy, Steppingstone supports them in their
academic and social development throughout middle and high school,
and continues to support them through college to ensure their
success and graduation.Position SummarySteppingstone is hiring ELA
teachers in both 5th and 6th grades for our rigorous
out-of-school-time academic program. The ELA teacher will develop
students' literary analysis skills through the exploration of the
selected novel while improving their reading comprehension skills
(including fluency and vocabulary) and expository writing skills.
During the Spring semester, we will have one day of remote classes
(Wednesdays) and one day of in-person classes (Saturdays) each
week. Candidates must be able to commit to both Wednesdays and
Saturdays to be considered. Opportunity is available to serve as a
bus monitor in the morning and afternoon on our bus that brings
students to and from East Boston. Additional compensation will be
offered for bus monitor duties. Inquire within, if interested. Work
Schedule and LocationDates: Jan 20-May 4 Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30
(remote via Zoom) Saturdays from 8:45-2:45 (in person at Curley
School in Boston, MA) ResponsibilitiesTeach engaging lessons to 2
sections of 10-15 students each; you will meet with each section
for 50 minutes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Steppingstone will
provide a curriculum guide for teachers to follow.Facilitate Study
Hall on Saturdays, providing academic and organizational support to
studentsAssign approximately 1 hour of homework per week (30
minutes per day)Complete Scholar Growth Cards at the end of each
term to update Scholars and their families on Scholar progress in
class Qualifications for Teaching with Steppingstone:Teaching
experience, a strong background in their subject area, experience
differentiating classroom instructionIndependent school or Boston
Public Schools teaching experience is preferred. Graduate students
will be considered; undergraduate degree is required. Certification
is not required.Demonstrates commitment to educational equity and
college accessDemonstrates competency working with middle school
studentsDemonstrates ability to be flexible and respond
appropriately in a fast paced environmentExcellent cross-cultural
sensitivity and experience working with diverse populationsStrong
interpersonal skills and attention to detailExcellent computer
skills (experience with Zoom, Google Classroom, and Google Apps
preferred)COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementAs a condition of
employment, all Steppingstone employees, including full-time,
part-time, temporary and contract employees, and interns, must be
up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines (fully vaccinated and
boosted). To be considered up to date, individuals must have
received two doses of the approved Pfizer/Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
or single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and
remain up to date with all boosters recommended by the CDC prior to
the finalization of the hiring process. Candidates who are offered
the position will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt
of vaccination. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a
case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance
with applicable law. Applicants should be aware that for
external-facing roles, particularly those involving close contact
with students, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated
against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. Steppingstone will
engage in the interactive accommodation process on an
individualized basis in light of each particular role.Application
Process: Interested candidates will be asked to submit a cover
letter, a resume, and a list of three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that
candidates invited to interview will be asked to deliver a 5-10
minute demo lesson. All interviews will take place over Zoom.The
Steppingstone Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will
not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application
for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or
handicap, as defined by law.PI42390a64c231-25660-33184130
Keywords: Steppingstone Foundation, Boston , Academic Year Faculty: 5th and 6th Grade ELA Teacher (multiple positions), Education / Teaching , Boston, Massachusetts
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