Website The Hamlin School
Requirements: Master’s Degree or equivalent in teaching
Reports to: Middle School Division Head
Primary Responsibilities: Teach science and social studies classes and serve as a homeroom teacher in Grade 5; collaborate and plan with Grade 5 colleagues to design experiences for students; communicate and partner with parents and grade-level team through homeroom program
Hours/Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000-$125,000 Annually (Salaries are based on years of experience)
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Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment
The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development. Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.
At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and with professional experience that shows their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of the community.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in Grade 5 science and social studies —teaching 3 sections of approximately 17 students
- Lead a homeroom group of approximately 17 students
- Implement curricula as identified in the Curriculum Guide
- Teach with an understanding of the development and growth of Middle School girls
- Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and staff regarding each girl
- Measure and track student progress using a variety of formative and summative assessment tools
- Communicate with parents about the program and student progress
- Attend grade level meetings for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns
- Identify materials, resources, and technology needs for program
- Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction
- Create and update course web pages
- Participate in faculty, division, department, and homeroom team meetings, and admissions/school events
- Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supervise students in other contexts such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc.
- Participate in an outdoor education trip for 3-4 nights (additional stipend paid)
- Provide 1:1 /small-group student learning support through flex time and other parts of the school day
- Other duties and/or teaching responsibilities as needed
