Writing Teacher, Summer @Carroll, (Massachusetts)

Posted March 8, 2023

Summer Program: June 28, 2023 to August 2, 2023 (no program July 3rd and July 4th)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15 am – 12:30 pm
Staff Orientation: June 26th and June 27th

About Carroll School:
Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive.

Summer School Overview:
Summer@Carroll is a five-week summer school program for students entering grades 1-9 who have been diagnosed with a language-based learning difference, such as dyslexia. Students participate in academic classes and recreational programming each day. Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries.

Position Summary: This position is assigned to one grade within the range of grades 3-4 (Waltham), grades 5-7 (Lincoln), or grades 8-9 (Lincoln). Writing teachers report to the Writing Supervisor and the Summer@Carroll Director. Summer@Carroll writing teachers provide direct and explicit, multisensory writing instruction that is tailored to the needs of each of their small groups. This position requires a candidate with experience teaching students with language-based learning differences.

Responsibilities:
● Work with students in small groups (approximately 8 students) to directly teach skills and strategies that support written expression
● Research and select instructional materials to provide small-group instruction, and to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
● Design lessons that focus on the writing process and incorporate the use of graphic organizers and revision checklists
● Attend the mandatory Staff Orientation along with a required departmental meeting
● Complete academic reports detailing progress and areas of concern for each individual student
● Contribute periodic class updates for families

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with children in an academic setting
● Experience teaching students with language-based learning differences
● Ability to teach using multi-sensory methods of instruction

● Readiness to collaborate effectively with the administrative team and other staff of Summer@Carroll; be proactive and success-oriented
● Proficient written and verbal communication skills
● Fully vaccinated against Covid 19

How to Apply

Please visit https://summercarrollstaff.campbrainstaff.com to submit an employment application.