What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Support Teacher (Grades 3 - 5) position at Whitby School?
Are you a passionate lifelong-learner who finds joy in a dynamic school community that will challenge you to be your best?
We're a community of educators dedicated to helping students develop a passion for learning while empowering them to become open-minded, principled citizens in a global community. Whitby’s faculty and staff are passionate about teaching because we ourselves are passionate about learning.
In addition to specific openings listed below, Whitby always welcomes inquiries from interested in candidates who have an interest in joining our professional community. Educators with experience teaching in Montessori and International Baccalaureate are strongly encouraged contact our academic leadership:
- Jess Bradfield, Head of the Whitby Montessori Children's House (preschool through kindergarten)
- Laura McDermott, Head of Lower School (Grades 1-4)
- Michelle Jones, Head of Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Whitby's Lower School is seeking an experienced, innovative Learning Support Teacher who excels in a highly collaborative environment. Working across multiple classrooms, you will partner with the co-teaching team to identify and support students with diverse learning needs. You will provide the deep differentiation and small-group support necessary for success by utilizing both push-in and pull-out models. and implement formal assessment tools to measure and monitor learning progress of students. This full-time position is a unique opportunity to provide effective, consistent intervention across grades 3–5, ensuring growth for all learners within our dynamic faculty.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Embracing and fulfilling Whitby’s mission statement.
- Advanced degree in Literacy, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years' experience in learning support or a related field.
- Specific experience working with students in grades 3–5.
- Expertise in formal and informal reading/writing assessments and the design of Instructional Plans (IPs)
- Experience facilitating inquiry-based learning; IBPYP experience is a distinct advantage.
- Excellent work ethic and strong communication skills for collaborating with parents and external professionals.
- Willingness to engage in professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background and health checks.
If you are interested in the Learning Support Teacher position, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@whitbyschool.org.
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