Mission: Waring School is a co-educational, college preparatory day school of 168 students, grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA. Waring’s mission is “To create and sustain a community of lifelong learners who are working together for the individual and common good.”

Summary: Waring School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher in Humanities / Writing for high school aged students. This position begins in January, 2025 and spans 3 semesters (Winter 24-25 and Fall/Winter of the 2025-26 school year).  In the Winter 24-25 semester, the position will be an 80% position and will include the teaching of 9th/10th Grade Humanities (Monotheism: Ancient, Medieval and Modern) and a 9th/10th grade Writing class;  for the 25-26 school year, we currently anticipate a 70% position and will include the teaching of two sections of either Modern European Studies or American Studies – with a potential to teach other assignments depending on the needs of the school. 

Our classes are small and encourage collaboration and discussion. Our ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who is passionate about teaching and sharing a love of Humanities (history, literature, social studies) in our discussion-based classes.

Key Responsibilities include: Teaching two sections of high school Humanities and one section of Writing (Writing is winter of 24-25 only)

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or Social Sciences (other relevant Science field considered), with Master’s degree and/or two years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues;
• Familiarity with Google suite, including Google classroom, preferred;
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation;
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage.

Important Note: Please see our website for other job postings that may be of interest.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest explaining their background to Josh Webb, Humanities Chair: positions@waringschool.org by September 15, 2024. 

About Waring School

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe (one each in Grades 9 and 11). Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. 

Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Waring School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and student body, and does not discriminate in employment practice with regards to gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, or national and ethnic origin. Waring offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits; in 2023-2024, the median full-time teaching salary was $67,500.

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or Social Sciences (other relevant Science field considered), with Master’s degree and/or two years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues;
• Familiarity with Google suite, including Google classroom, preferred;
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation;
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage.

About Waring School

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe in Grades 9 and 11. Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

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