Middle School English and Department Lead

POSITION DESCRIPTION    
Whitby seeks an experienced, thoughtful, and innovative English teacher and Curriculum leader to join and lead our middle school team of passionate educators in grades 5-8.  We strive to provide excellence in language and literature instruction to students with a range of abilities and passions. At Whitby, students are active participants who drive the learning process through inquiry and reflection. To help students engage to their fullest potential, the English department employs a holistic approach committed to helping all students discover the skills, concepts, and broader ideas surrounding language and literature and who they are as learners and people.

English classes focus on analysis and organization and the creative production of text and use of language, both written and oral. Ideas presented in English classes are rooted in the conceptual framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and placed within larger global contexts to help students make sense of the world around them. Students examine multiple genres and text types through reading and writing, and each grade includes a world literature component. Peer and self-assessment, as well as teacher conferencing, are key components of our program. A willingness to share and listen with colleagues, respect and trust when working with others, and a passion for language and literature is a must.

The curriculum leader provides leadership and organization in the middle school. As part of this leadership, the curriculum leader promotes school development, guides teaching and learning, coordinates the ongoing development, delivery, and review of the curriculum, utilizes assessment and evaluation data, supports team organization, and communicates with all stakeholders.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Holds a college degree in elementary/secondary education or a related field
Has a minimum of five years of experience teaching English in a middle school setting
Passionate about teaching Middle School students and strong knowledge about their developmental needs
IBMYP experience is a distinct advantage
Willingness to engage in IBMYP training and professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background check

Middle School Music Teacher 

• Holds a Bachelor's or advanced degree in education 
• Has a minimum of three years of experience teaching Music 
• Music curriculum and integration development experience 
• Experience and/or training Orff and Kodaly 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background check 

Middle School Humanities Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Whitby seeks an experienced, thoughtful social studies/ English teacher to join our Middle School team of passionate educators in Grades 6. We strive to provide excellence in instruction to students with a range of abilities and passions.

At Whitby, students are active participants who drive the learning process through inquiry and reflection. In order to help students engage to their fullest potential, the teachers employ a holistic approach committed to helping all students discover not only skills, concepts, and broader ideas, but also who they are as learners and as people.
 
Individuals and Societies and English classes focus on analysis and critical thinking as well as research and communication. Ideas presented in classes are rooted in a deep conceptual framework and placed within larger global contexts to help students make sense of the world around them. Students examine key concepts through multiple case studies throughout time and space. Peer and self-assessment, as well as teacher conferencing, are key components of our program.  

A willingness to share and listen with colleagues, respect and trust when working with others, and a passion for history and the social sciences are a must.

REQUIREMENTS

• Holds a college degree in elementary/secondary education or a related field
• Has a minimum of three years of experience teaching social studies and English in an upper elementary or middle school setting
• While not essential, IBMYP (International baccalaureate Middle Years Program) experience is a plus
• Willingness to engage in IBMYP training and professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background check
  
  
  
  

Early Childhood Teacher

Children's House-Stepping Stones Program

The Whitby School seeks a full-time teacher for our Stepping Stones Program (18 months through three years). Candidates will have experience in curriculum design, possess knowledge/experience with early childhood, and demonstrate the ability to teach and engage a rand of students at all learning levels. Knowledge of Montessori pedagogy and International Baccalaureate is preferred, but not required. The teacher must be comfortable working within a team environment and will be encouraged to make positive contributions to all areas of child development while monitoring/assessing student progress. The incumbent must maintain close communication with the team teachers and parents while displaying energy, enthusiasm, and humor. Teachers will be expected to contribute and share feedback to parents during conferences and in written reports.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or working toward completion of degree
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work as a team member
• Well-organized and detail-oriented

Substitute Teachers

Various Departments

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 staff and faculty are passionate about teaching because we ourselves are passionate about learning.

Whitby is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who have experience with children to work as substitute teachers.

Experienced candidates should hold degree and/or certification in field; knowledge of, experience with or training in Montessori education and/or International Baccalaureate is highly desirable; all positions require team teaching and strong collaborative skills.

Some of the areas for substitute teaching include:

• Infant-Toddler Teachers (Ages 18 months to 3 years)
• Early Childhood Teachers (Ages 3-5 years)
• Elementary Teachers (Ages 6-10)
• Middle School Teachers (Grades 5-8)
• Learning Specialists (Special Education, Math Specialists, Gifted and Talented)
• Special Area Teachers (Art, Music, Drama, Foreign Language, and Physical Education)

About Whitby School
A Whitby education is about allowing students to define success on their own terms by inspiring their love of learning, broadening their sense of responsibility, developing their critical thinking skills and empowering them to take action in a global community. These are the ideals that we value and they inform our teaching, learning and curriculum development each and every day. Whitby is recognized by three accrediting bodies - the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). We think this is pretty amazing. This ensures we remain focused on our mission and progressive in our continued commitment to provide an exceptional learning continuum for our students. Whitby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.