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The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-K to Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind.
Position Summary
The Fessenden School’s Middle School seeks a 5th Grade Science Teacher who is responsible for teaching 4 to 5 classes of 12-15 boys, being a member of the 5th grade team, supervising study halls as assigned, and coaching. There will be a stipend paid for coaching responsibilities.
Schedule
Orientation dates: August 19th and 20th, 2024.
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm from August 26th, 2024 to June 10, 2025.
Monday faculty meetings from 4:30 - 5:45 pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Create and plan lessons that connect to curriculum and sequential units that have been developed in collaboration with the Science Department Chair and colleagues.
Incorporate cross-curricular project-based learning, educational technology, and universal design principles into lessons.
Collaborate with colleagues, Department Chair, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to incorporate multicultural education into the science curriculum.
Collaborate with the Head of Middle School and Dean of Middle School to facilitate character education and service-learning programs.
Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including honesty, compassion, and respect.
Participate in and help facilitate all division and grade level activities and meetings.
Coach a sport and/or supervise guided study hall as assigned.
Collaborate with colleagues within grade level, division, department and student support services, including the Learning Resources Department.
Perform duties such as supervising dismissal, recess, lunch; being an advisor, grade team member, student club facilitator: leading/assisting with fall orientation, grade trips, one mandatory overnight grade trip (3 days 2 nights), and events.
Maintain all documentation connected with the curriculum and students which includes writing personalized comments for advisees and regular parent communication.
Attend faculty meetings; typically on Mondays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm.
Attend professional development meetings; three 8:30am to 4:00pm and three 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject.
Two years of experience in instructing children in an academic program.
Ability to develop and provide a universal design instructional approach to meet the learning needs of a range of students.
Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to facilitate learning in a healthy learning environment.
Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, prioritization and problem solving with minimal supervision.
Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, justice, diversity, and equity.
A commitment to boys and boys’ education.
Successful criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in education or related subject.
Teaching certification.
Apply
Please visit Fessenden's career page at https://www.fessenden.org/employment and submit your resume and cover letter online.
Regular Full Time
Cambridge, MA, US
Salary Range:$67,000.00 To 97,400.00 Annually
Start Date: August 2024
Reports to: Director of the Middle School
Job Summary:
BB&N is seeking a full-time Middle School Science Teacher to work closely with a team of science teachers co-creating, evaluating, and teaching Science 7 (introductory physical science) and Science 8 (introductory chemistry). The BB&N Middle School consists of Grades 7 and 8. Responsibilities include teaching 3-4 classes across both grades, working in our co-curricular/Advisory program, and contributing to current program needs through coaching, supporting the athletic program, and/or running the after school Science Club.
BB&N seeks a candidate who is:
Committed to empowering student's voice and to creating a dynamic and engaging classroom experience for students
Dedicated to encouraging middle school-aged students to think deeply about the curriculum, themselves, and the world around them through a lens of scientific inquiry
Committed to creating experiences to foster student curiosity and engage students in meaningful experimentation
A creative and multi-dimensional educator whose personal and professional characteristics will bring new perspectives to our community
Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate will have a degree in science or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is required. While a master’s degree in a field of science and at least four years of experience teaching science in grades 7-9 is preferred, we understand that not every great teacher’s path to teaching is linear.
In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
Dedication to working with and an understanding of the developmental needs of middle school-aged students
Commitment to fostering an inclusive community and promoting a growth mindset
Capacity to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Collaboration as a team member
Salary: $67,000.00 - $97,400.00
BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits and employs equitable and consistent compensation practices. Our compensation strategy prioritizes equity of pay for faculty with similar years of teaching and other related experience. Starting salaries for the 2023-2024 school year typically range from a starting salary of $67,000 to the median 20-year teaching experience salary of $97,400. Both of these salaries are exclusive of additional compensation granted to faculty with relevant advanced degrees. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.
Compensation for full-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.
To Apply:
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, many of whom are not eligible for vaccination due to their age, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus with the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment. Documentation showing vaccination status will be required as part of the application process.
About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.
BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:
Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions even when no one is watching.
Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and
Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.
The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing and understanding, and learning from each other.
Reports to: Director of the Upper School
BB&N is seeking a full-time Upper School Science teacher. Upper School Science teachers are expected to be able to teach at least one of our foundational science classes in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry and to work closely with a team of subject teachers co-creating and evaluating curriculum. This full-time position includes teaching four science classes. Candidates capable of teaching all science disciplines are encouraged to apply with a preference for Chemistry and Physics background. Additional responsibilities include: attending weekly Science Department meetings, contributing to Science Department/Upper School initiatives as determined by the Department Head/Upper School Director, advising, and one other significant duty as determined by the Upper School Director.
BB&N seeks a candidate who
Can teach a variety of levels of science and differentiate to a range of learners
Demonstrates skills and competencies that support BB&N’s goal to become an antiracist institution
Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to furthering their own scientific knowledge, to continued growth in their science teaching practice, and to the evolution and innovation of curriculum and pedagogy
Works collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement shared curriculum
Models and upholds BB&N’s mission and values
Values our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education (DEIG) commitments as essential to teaching and learning, collaborating with colleagues and fulfilling our DEIG mission of creating a just community of belonging
BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits and employs equitable and consistent compensation practices. Our compensation strategy prioritizes equity of pay for faculty with similar years of teaching and other related experience. Starting salaries for the 2023-2024 school year typically range from a starting salary of $67,000 to the median 20 year teaching experience salary of $97,400. Both of these salaries are exclusive of additional compensation granted to faculty with relevant advanced degrees. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.
The Administrator for Science Test Development manages the development of the state’s grades 5 and 8 Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) tests and the high school Biology and Introductory Physics tests to ensure high-quality, content-accurate, and standards-aligned tests. Specifically, the administrator supervises science test development staff members, manages, and coordinates science-assessment work with the MCAS contractor, and uses the universal design for learning (UDL) principles and cultural responsiveness in the development of all science test materials.
The Administrator for Science Test Development will be assigned to the Office of Student Assessment Services and will be supervised by the Director of Test Development. The selected candidate will work with DESE staff and an external contractor to manage and implement the state science tests. Results of these tests are used for student, school, and district accountability. The high school Biology and Introductory Physics tests currently serve as a basis for the Competency Determination, a requirement for graduation from high schools in Massachusetts.
The successful candidate will possess Master’s or higher degree in science, preferably in Biology, or a related field, as well as an understanding of scientific concepts within the disciplines of Earth and space science, life science, physical science, and engineering. The candidate will also have experience supervising and motivating staff to effectively perform and complete their work.
Link to more information about the position of Administrator for Science Test Development.
University Administration
64279BR
Job Summary
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a 281-acre museum of trees teaching the world about plants. With one of the world's most biodiverse collections of temperate woody plants, combined with world-class scientific resources, and a commitment to diverse programming, the Arnold Arboretum has been a leader in horticulture since its founding in 1872. As part of the Boston Parks system, it is free and open to all daily; we host three to four million visitors each year.
Position Description
The Manager of Youth Education plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the organization by managing high- quality educational programming for youth within the Public Programs department at the Arboretum. This multifaceted role involves a dynamic combination of leadership and program development, creating meaningful educational experiences for young audiences ranging in age from Pre-K to High School. All the Arboretum’s programs are free and, in most cases, include transportation. Existing programs under the purview of the Manager include:
Duties and Responsibilities Functional Areas
Basic Qualifications
Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications to be considered for this role:
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work outdoors in various plant collections and habitats during all seasons. Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, and lift to 25 lbs. Must be able to walk and stand for up to two hours at a time in indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor conditions. Must be able to lead programs across a 281-acre landscape.
Working Conditions
Work takes place outdoors in rugged terrain and indoors in an office environment.
Additional Information
Work Format Details
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Job Function
Museum
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Jamaica Plain
Job Code
388056 Museum Professional
Work Format
On-Site
Sub-Unit
Arnold Arboretum
Salary Grade
056
Department
Public Programs/Arboretum
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal, Education, Identity
Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning at Framingham State University is hiring a team of part-time Program Facilitators. Program Facilitators will join full time staff in offering engaging, interactive science experiences for students in grades 5 to 9 in a newly renovated facility.
The Christa McAuliffe Center is a vibrant educational facility established in 1986 to honor the legacy of the first teacher in space, FSU alumna Christa McAuliffe '70. Today, the Center functions as a hub for much of Framingham State's informal STEM education and outreach serving students and educators across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.
The Center hosts the only Challenger Learning Center (CLC) in Massachusetts, a digital planetarium, and an exhibit hall. The national Challenger Center and its global network of Challenger Learning Centers use space-themed simulated learning and role-playing strategies to help students bring their classroom studies to life and cultivate skills needed for future success, such as problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.
In 2023, the McAuliffe Center underwent major renovations designed to establish the Center as a unique STEM hub in Massachusetts and to continue Christa McAuliffe's legacy. In alignment with NASA's Strategy for STEM Engagement, the Center strives to attract diverse groups of students and spark their interest in STEM through learning experiences connected to NASA's space and earth science missions.
Program Facilitators are mainly responsible for the facilitation of activities in the Challenger Learning Center for students in grades 5 to 9. We are looking for individuals who are:
Individuals who are fluent in Portuguese or Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Use THIS LINK for the detailed job description and link to submit a job application.
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