At The Speyer Legacy School, students are inspired to be intellectually curious and passionate. They realize their full potential as accelerated learners in a collaborative community that is committed to ethical values and action. Speyer students learn with like-minded classmates and are guided by academically fearless teachers who share and nourish their enthusiasm for knowledge and inquiry.

The Speyer Legacy School is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time educator to serve as an Associate Teacher and In-House Substitute in the Middle School. Reporting to the Head of the Middle School, the ideal candidate will support teachers in the classroom as needed, cover classes when teachers are out, be a “pinch teacher,” and supervise students when they are not in class, all in alignment with the school’s mission and curricular goals. The candidate should possess a desire to work with Middle School students, creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, classroom management skills, and strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom as needed to aid in differentiation.
• Cover classes when teachers are out, including for extended absences.
• Supervise students when they are not in class, including during arrival, dismissal, study hall, lunch, and recess.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement lesson plans when teachers are absent.
• Implement classroom procedures and routines, fostering a positive class community.
• Participate in and support Middle School student activities.

Professional Disposition

• Find joy in learning and teaching, and particularly in working with Middle School students.
• Exhibit a passion for lifelong learning for both students and colleagues.
• Pursue a teaching career with enthusiasm.
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core values of Speyer, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.
• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience working with children in a school or camp setting..
• Demonstrated capacity to implement lesson plans, curriculum, or activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain classroom routines in keeping with the school’s stated expectations.
• Ability to implement lesson plans in several content areas over protracted periods in case of prolonged teacher absence.
• Capability to manage and redirect student behavior with firmness and kindness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families.
• Capacity for collaboration and a willingness to learn from others.
• Comfort giving and receiving feedback to support professional growth.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to attend all-day field trips.
• Ability to stand and teach actively for 5-6 hours a day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Teaching Assistant certification, degree in education or related field preferred.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $59,750 - $63,850 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
• Friday: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
• These hours include coaching and/or Afterschool programming, which may come with an additional stipend depending on the role

Application Information

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “MS Associate Teacher and In-House Substitute” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

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