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Summary: Waring School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of Humanities who is looking to thrive in a small learning community. The position includes teaching two sections of Middle School Humanities.This position could be full-time or part-time depending on both the experience of the candidate and the needs of the school.  The position could also include additional responsibilities in the community, such as: acting as an academic advisor (called a ‘Tutor’), coaching athletics, leading/taking part in co-curricular and Experiential Learning activities such as Endterm, Camping Trip, Debate, Theater, or other activities.

Our classes are small and encourage collaboration and discussion. Our ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who is passionate about teaching and sharing a love of Humanities (history, literature, social studies) in our discussion-based classes.

Key Responsibilities include: Teaching Humanities; Advising students.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or Social Sciences (other relevant Science field considered), with Master’s degree and/or two years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues;
• Familiarity with Google suite, including Google classroom, preferred;
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation;
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage.

Important Note: Please see our website for other job postings that may be of interest.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest explaining their background to Josh Webb, Humanities Chair: positions@waringschool.org by May 15, 2024. 

​​About Waring School

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe in Grades 9 and 11. Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Waring School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and student body, and does not discriminate in employment practice with regards to gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, or national and ethnic origin. Waring offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits; in 2023-2024, the median full-time teaching salary was $67,000.

Mission: Waring School is a co-educational, college preparatory day school of 170 students, grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA. Waring’s mission is “To create and sustain a community of lifelong learners who are working together for the individual and common good.”  Since the time of our founding, French is Waring’s foreign language of study and much of the school’s travel program is centered on the francophone world.

Summary: Waring School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative French teacher who is experienced in teaching solely in the target language to join the French department. The position includes teaching up to three sections of French, from Débutant to Avancé and AP French, and ages of 6th through 12th grade, depending on experience. Other classroom teaching responsibilities could include teaching French Immersion Humanities, depending on interest and experience.  **Note:  There may be other teaching opportunities that arise for next year; and candidates who have other areas of experience (such as the teaching of Humanities or coaching of Speech/Debate) are encouraged to let us know. 

The successful candidate is a lifelong learner looking to thrive in a small learning community.  Our classes are small and encourage collaboration and discussion. Our French courses are taught in immersion style and range from beginners to AP. We ask our students to engage daily with all 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. In addition, we ask our students to participate in all-school events in French such as class skits, the Grand Concours and the annual French poetry contest. 

As Waring faculty, this teacher’s role may also involve other aspects of the student experience such as acting as an academic advisor (called a ‘Tutor’), Athletics, co-curricular activities, Experiential Learning (through our Endterm and Camping Trip programs), Debate, Theater, or Robotics (housed in our school’s dedicated Makerspace). 

Key Responsibilities include: Teaching French

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in French, with Master’s degree and/or two years teaching experience preferred; 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues;
• Familiarity with Google suite, including Google classroom, preferred;
• Familiarity with digital teaching and learning tools preferred;
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation;
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest to Tim Bakland, Head of School, explaining their background to: positions@waringschool.org by April 15, 2024. 

​​About Waring School:

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe in Grades 9 and 11. Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Start Date: September 1, 2024

Description: Waring School seeks an experienced Speech/Debate Coach who has experience working with High School and Middle School students, both in the classroom/coaching setting and in tournament/match play.  The ideal candidate is versatile, able to work with students of varied ages, and willing and eager to collaborate with colleagues from multiple disciplines in order to ensure that Speech and Debate be integrated into Waring’s program (e.g. Humanities and Science) above and beyond its place in Electives and Afternoon Activities. The ideal candidate has experience in regional/national tournaments, judging competitions, and has a network in the Speech and Debate leagues at large.  The ideal candidate inspires students to rise to the various platforms and stages of Debate and is also able to corral the help of parents and volunteers to help with the efforts. 

Note:  Please see the Waring School website for other opportunities for candidates who have appropriate experience in other areas (e.g. Humanities, Writing, French). 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Oversees the Speech and Debate program at Waring School
• Schedules matches/tournaments
• Recruits, coaches students during Electives and Afternoon Activities periods
• Enlists parent/guardian volunteer opportunities (including judging debates)
• Collaborates with colleagues to integrate Speech/Debate into other areas of the curriculum
• Participates in other aspects of the Waring program (e.g. in All-School Meeting) and attends events (performances, parent coffees, admissions open houses, etc.) as appropriate 

Key Qualifications and Experience:  

Schedule:  Part-time within the academic year, with preparation work over the summer as appropriate. Debate meets during Monday electives (Monday afternoons) and, depending on the season or group of students, during other afternoons during the academic year.  From time to time, there are opportunities for Debate to collaborate/integrate within other areas/disciplines in the school (e.g. Humanities, Science, French).  Regional/National tournaments occur on the weekends as scheduled externally.

Compensation:  Compensation is commensurate with experience. Compensation for this Part-Time position is approximately $15,000 (Debate coaching only), with other opportunities for fuller-time employment for candidates with the right qualifications and experience (see Waring School website for more opportunities). 

Application Process:

Interested candidates must send the following information to positions@waringschool.org

• Letter of Interest
• Resumé
  
  

Summary: Waring School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative part time teacher in our middle school Humanities program. This is a 25% position with the possibility of taking on additional responsibilities in the community, such as: acting as an academic advisor (called a ‘Tutor’), coaching athletics, leading/taking part in co-curricular and Experiential Learning activities such as Endterm, Camping Trip, Debate, Theater, or other activities.

Our classes are small and encourage collaboration and discussion. Our ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who is passionate about teaching and sharing a love of Humanities (history, literature, social studies) in our discussion-based classes.

Key Responsibilities include: Teaching one section of middle school Humanities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or Social Sciences (other relevant Science field considered), with Master’s degree and/or two years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues;
• Familiarity with Google suite, including Google classroom, preferred;
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation;
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage.

Important Note: Please see our website for other job postings that may be of interest, including opportunities for a Debate Coach and Part-time French Teacher.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest explaining their background to Josh Webb, Humanities Chair: positions@waringschool.org by May 15, 2024. 

​​About Waring School

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe in Grades 9 and 11. Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Waring School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and student body, and does not discriminate in employment practice with regards to gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, or national and ethnic origin. Waring offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits; in 2023-2024, the median full-time teaching salary was $67,500.

Summary: Waring School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative part time teacher in our middle school Humanities program. This is a 60-80% position with the possibility of taking on additional responsibilities in the community, such as: teaching Health class, serving as an academic advisor (called a ‘Tutor’), coaching athletics, leading/taking part in co-curricular and Experiential Learning activities such as Endterm, Camping Trip, Debate, Theater, or other activities.

Key Responsibilities include: Serving as School Counselor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• LSW/LMHC 
• 3-5 years related experience
• Flexibility and willingness to perform many functions
• Experience with Google Suite

Overview: Time/Days

• 80% time, teacher Holiday Schedule with summer prep; Exempt employment status.
• Attends various ancillary aspects of the school program (Camping Trip, Program Night, All-School Meeting) as agreed upon and as reasonable for the FTE work %.
• Attends Faculty Meeting on Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30PM,
• Reports to Head of School or designee.

Student Mental Health Support

• Serves on Student Support Team (Health Chair, Nurse, Athletics Director, Academic Support) meeting weekly to discuss student issues;
• Meets with students, individually or in a group, about social-emotional needs/supports and re-integrating them back into the school day;
• Communicates with parents about the social-emotional needs/supports of their child as well as supports we offer at the school;
• Communicates with faculty as the point person for social-emotional and mental health needs/support issues for students at school;
• Consults with teachers and tutors on best practices for how to manage anxiety in the classroom or other social-emotional concerns;
• Works with tutors to develop plans for students who are not thriving (social or emotionally), assists in parental interaction, provide referrals for outside support and be available for tutorial conferences;
• Communicates with tutors about social-emotional needs/supports throughout the school year;
• Monitors students who are at-risk socially and emotionally;
• Completes student safety assessments, provides crisis prevention, implements interventions, refers students for outpatient or inpatient care, facilitates the reintegration of students returning after medical leave and assess students’ mental and emotional states to give counsel, as school expert, for school leadership to determine if they are fit to travel on school trips;
• Reviews neuropsychological reports for social-emotional concerns;
• Provides students and parents with outside therapy referrals;
• Communicates and collaborates with outside therapists;
• Collaborates with Admissions in reviewing files, when appropriate;
• Works, as necessary, with Dean of Community Life/Admissions Director/Head of School to form tutorial groupings giving input on social-emotional needs of students;
• Maintains policies on the following:  self-injury, re-entry meetings after medical leave; students with history of self-injury, anxiety or depression attending school trips; teacher referrals of anxious students to school social worker;
• Creates a standard list of best practices to be followed when the school social worker is not available. Topics to include: students at risk to themselves and others, students experiencing panic attacks;
• Refers behavioral issues to the appropriate Group Dean;
• Reviews files and assess students who identify as having social-emotional concerns.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest explaining their background to Tim Bakland, Head of School: positions@waringschool.org. 

​​About Waring School

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe in Grades 9 and 11. Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Waring School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and student body, and does not discriminate in employment practice with regards to gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, or national and ethnic origin. Waring offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits; in 2023-2024, the median full-time teaching salary was $67,500.