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Middlebridge School
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Job Details
Job Description
Position Summary:
Middlebridge School is seeking candidates for the position of Residential Instructor. Join us to be part of a dynamic, vibrant, and welcoming community!
Residential Instructor:
The RI is responsible for the supervision of the dorm, one on one instruction, and guidance related to independent living and interpersonal skills. They work collaboratively with other Residential Instructors to facilitate the individual goals of the students. The RI acts as a mentor, role model, teacher, counselor, and coach in all areas of the residential program and is expected to be committed to the success of each student especially in the areas of social and emotional development.
The residential program includes opportunities to design and teach a variety of after-school elective classes ranging from athletics, arts, and cultural activities to volunteer and community service programs. Residential staff are also responsible for facilitating and overseeing weekend programming when on-duty and supervising recreational activities both on and off-campus as assigned.
The Residential Instructor is a non live-in position, but does require that the staff reside within the dormitory periodically and during a rotation of assigned weekends. Residential Staff are required to work some assigned weekends throughout the Academic School Year. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to gain experience working with adolescents, are interested in individualized and exceptional education, teaching, counseling, and mentorship, and wish to pursue work in fields relating to education, arts, athletics, counseling, and organizational leadership.
- Job Categories : Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment
Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor
Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment
Special Education > Autism
Special Education > Learning Disabled
Special Education > Life Skills
Student Services > Teacher Mentor
Athletics & Activities > After School Programs
Employer Description
Middlebridge Program and Services:
Middlebridge School (MBS) is an independent boarding and day program for students with learning differences.
Middlebridge School is approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) as a diploma-granting organization and is accredited by the New England Association of School and Colleges (NEASC).
All students with language-based learning differences have unique strengths and the potential to be active contributors to their communities. At Middlebridge, we teach our students to develop their strengths and utilize their talents to grow into self-assured, self-aware young citizens. Faculty members at Middlebridge School create strong interpersonal relationships to emphasize our students' strengths and address their challenges in a nurturing, supportive environment. Learn more about us...
Location Description
The mission of Middlebridge School is to provide instruction, opportunities, and support for students with learning differences. Our community is designed to develop students’ academic abilities, intellectual curiosity, and physical and social-emotional development. We strive to create life-long learners with increased independence and maturity that thrive in the post-graduate setting of their choice.
Our Philosophy
We at Middlebridge School believe:
- Academic, social, and emotional growth occurs simultaneously.
- All programs must be tailored to the individual student.
- Strong interpersonal relationships are the foundation for creating a trusting and
- For students to meet potential and to create positive growth across settings, strong
- Educators must be dynamic and work collaboratively with one another in order to
- Curriculum that is integrated across settings becomes reinforced and mastered by the
- Students must be taught to develop their strengths and utilize their talents so they can
global community. Learn more about us...
Equal Opportunity Employer
Middlebridge School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- Full Time Position includes benefits, paid vacations, and professional development.
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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