Job Tracking ID : 512692-853901
Job Location : Worcester, MA
Job Level : Mid Career (2 years)
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : May 03, 2023
Years of Experience : 2 - 5 Years
Starting Date : August 16, 2023
Worcester Academy, a day-boarding school with grades 6 thru PG, seeks
a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys of teaching upper
school students and who can inspire a love of learning in their
students through the development and application of thoughtful,
meaningful learning experiences for students. The successful teacher
in this role also will understand the value of working cooperatively
and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting as well as
have the ability to work independently. We are looking for an educator
who embraces a growth mindset for their own professional development
and who can help students to do the same.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Teach four sections of Upper School Science.
• Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the WA Science Department.
• Support student learning through project-based, multi-modal

approaches to teaching and learning.

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook..
• Provide appropriate, actionable feedback on student work and in

term reports.

• Complete grading, comments and progress reports in a timely manner.
• Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group of

upper school students.

• Lead two other student activities.
• Attend required meetings (all-school, department, divisional,

parent, etc.).

• Participate as a day faculty member in 5 weekends of programming

throughout the school year.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching,

learning, and working.

• Maintain daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.
• Attend and participate in school trips.
• Maintain mature and age appropriate judgment and boundaries.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and

integration of new learning into practice.

• Follow accident & illness procedures.
• Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown and evacuation.
• Represent the school and what it stands for positively at public

events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc.,
some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.

• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit

their students and further one another’s professional growth.

• Develop and sustain relationships with parents that support each

student's well-being and increasing autonomy.

• Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.
• Affirm and defend the dignity and worth of each member of the

community and maintain an environment that fosters respect.

• Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and Department Chair.

Experience and Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Science
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Science or in Education

(or both).
Experience

• at least 2-3 years’ experience in teaching mathematics in an

academic setting at the upper school level.

• scaffolding and differentiation of content and skills, including

executive functions.

• classroom organization and management.
• innovative and project-based curriculum design and pedagogy.
• multicultural curriculum design and pedagogy. - collaboration with colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• demonstrated ability to prepare cohesive teaching units and daily

lesson plans.

• knowledge of best practices in multicultural curriculum and pedagogy.
• demonstrated skill in working with students and colleagues from

diverse backgrounds.

• ability to apply best practices for integrating technology into

curriculum and pedagogy.

• ability to implement problem-based learning and assessment.
• an understanding of the value of working cooperatively and

collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting and the ability to
do so.

• ability to work independently.
• ability to communicate tactfully, thoughtfully, and in modes

appropriate to the audience.

• flexibility.
• a commitment to one’s own learning and professional development

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Upper School faculty are supervised in curriculum and pedagogy

through the partnership of the Mathematics Department Chair and the
Head of the Upper School.

• Upper School faculty are supervised in the execution of critical

duties by the Head of the Upper School.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work full-time and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to move throughout the campus during all weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and digitally with

faculty, staff, parents, students and external contacts.