The Advent School | Employment

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Employment

Teachers at Advent are collaborative members of a learning community, who are expected to participate actively in professional development and the documentation of student learning.

The Advent School follows a co-teaching model in every classroom, pre-Kindergarten (ECC) through Sixth Grade. Specialists teach art, library, music, physical education, science, Spanish, and yoga. The Advent School’s administrative team includes the office of Advancement, Department of Learning Services, Head of School’s office, and the Business office.

For teaching candidates it is preferred that they have a master’s degree and a minimum of two to three years experience in a school with a comparable program, but a bachelor’s degree is sufficient for application. We expect teachers to be competent at curriculum design and current in the teaching of literacy and mathematics.

Current Openings

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THIRD GRADE CO-TEACHING POSITION

Job Description:

The Advent School seeks a collaborative, passionate, and creative teacher for a Third Grade co-teaching position.

Teachers at The Advent School know their students well. Teachers use this knowledge to design and facilitate thematic, academically rigorous, and student-centered curricula. The ideal candidate will have previous experience teaching thematic or project-based units and extensive knowledge of how to instruct students in the development of literacy and mathematics skills using the workshop model.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree minimum. MA/MS preferred.
2+ years of independent/public school teaching or related experience.

Our new teacher should be:

A lifelong learner
An advocate for anti-bias teaching, both for children and adults
An enthusiastic, caring practitioner who believes that their students can change the world
A strong writer, comfortable communicating with families and colleagues

Application Notes:

Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to careers@adventschool.org. In your cover letter, please include your connection to the mission of The Advent School.

Contact:

Gretchen Vice, Dean of Faculty
careers@adventschool.org

ART TEACHER

The Advent School seeks an experienced and collaborative art teacher for a part-time position. The ideal candidate will bring intelligence, creativity, and knowledge of the teaching of art to the school community.

Art teachers at Advent teach in both the art studio and within an integrated arts framework, in which they collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists. Advent takes pride in its thematic curriculum, an integrated course of study based on the School’s mission of social justice and environmental sustainability. Art teachers design their curricula, interweaving the creative art process with grade level themes and contemporary world issues.

Qualifications:

B.A. in Art Education, or similar, required
2+ years of independent/public school teaching or related experience.
An advanced degree is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience collaborating and creating an art curriculum that supports a thematic curriculum in the grade level classroom.

Our new teacher should be:

A lifelong learner
An advocate for anti-bias teaching, both for children and adults
An enthusiastic, caring practitioner who believes that their students can change the world
A strong writer, comfortable communicating with families and colleagues

Application Notes:

Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to careers@adventschool.org. In your cover letter, please include your connection to the mission of The Advent School.

Contact:

Gretchen Vice, Dean of Faculty
careers@adventschool.org

PART-TIME AFTER-SCHOOL POSITIONS

The Advent School seeks makers, artists, chefs, dancers, scientists, and athletes to teach in our After-School Program for the 2018-19 school year. We are currently looking for staff interested in teaching classes to children in pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade. This is an independent contractor position and the pay range is $15 to $20 per hour.

Candidates must commit to a schedule of Monday-Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. from September 2018 through mid June 2019. Some staff members may be considered for the Friday session from 12:15 to 5:15 p.m.

The School is specifically seeking candidates who are skilled and passionate about teaching:

Athletics: circus arts, dance, yoga, sports
Arts: Beading, cooking, painting, sewing
STEM: Hands-on science, gardening, robotics, coding, stop motion animation, videography
Creative problem solving, chess, strategy games
Bring us your ideas!

Qualifications:

Education and experience in the given subject area
Willingness to undergo a background check and fingerprinting
At least one year of experience working with elementary-aged children
The ideal candidate will be able to commit their time and skills for the entire school year, and have strong group management and relationship-building skills. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree are strongly preferred.

Contact:

Evan Roman, Director of Enrichment
eroman@adventschool.org

Application Notes:

Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to eroman@adventschool.org. In your cover letter, please include your expertise and availability.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

The Advent School accepts resumes for substitute teachers on an ongoing basis.

Substitutes at Advent may teach alongside another teacher in the homeroom or fill in for a specialist. They are expected to provide instruction and implementation of lesson plans, manage the classroom, and ensure student learning.

Experience teaching or working with elementary age students is preferred, and candidates should demonstrate a history of flexibility, punctuality, and responsibility.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Gretchen Vice, Dean of Faculty, at careers@adventschool.org.