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Kindergarten Teacher (SY24-25)

Wellesley, MA, US

Reports to: Head of Kindergarten Department

Job Summary: 
Star Academy is seeking a new Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Job Types: Full-time

Responsibilities also include:

  • Drive student growth by preparing and delivering rigorous and engaging lesson plans that follow an advanced curriculum.
  • Instruct students in a clear and concise way.
  • Track and record student progress and keep records up to date for report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Communicate with parents regarding child’s performance.
  • Provide additional support outside of the classroom for struggling students.
  • Build strong relationships with your students and aid in the strengthening of their self-confidence and motivation while inspiring them to achieve high goals.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a field related to the subject(s) the applicant intends to teach.
  • Expertise teaching the subject(s) the applicant intends to teach.
  • Experience teaching in a classroom environment.
  • Passion for subject/content area.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and staff.
  • Flexibility and high adaptation skills to work successfully in an unpredictable school setting.
  • Organization and communication skills.

Preferred:

  • 3+ years of teaching experience.
  • An advanced degree: Master’s, Ph.D, or Ed.D.

To Apply:  
Please visit the Careers at SA page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List.

 

Star Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Application for Employment
Star Academy actively seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive school community. Consideration is given to applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression/identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial or marital status, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law.

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    All new employees will be subject to a criminal offender record information (CORI) search and fingerprint-based criminal history as authorized and required by the State of Massachusetts