Spanish Teacher

Part-Time Middle School

Whitby seeks an experienced, innovative part-time Spanish teacher to join our middle school team for grades 5-8.  We strive to provide excellence in Spanish language acquisition, as well as literature and culture instruction to students with a range of experiences, abilities, and passions.

The Spanish department employs a holistic teaching approach, committed to helping all students discover not only the skills, concepts, and broader ideas surrounding language and literature, but also who they are as learners and as people.

A willingness to collaborate with colleagues, respect, and trust when working with others and a passion for the Spanish language and Hispanic culture is a must.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in elementary/secondary education or a related field
• While not essential, International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP 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

Interested candidates should email a cover letter to Ms. Simone Becker, Assistant Head of School, at sbecker@whitbyschool.org

Music Teacher

Part-Time Middle School

Our Arts Department seeks an experienced, innovative, and passionate part-time music teacher for grades 5-8 to join our dynamic and collaborative faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional learner to contribute to program development in the Arts.

Candidates will bring an in-depth knowledge of developmentally appropriate music curriculum, music theory, vocal and instrumental music, excellent classroom management skills, and a demonstrated pattern of effective communication with colleagues, students, administrators, and parents. The successful candidate will exhibit the highest standards of professionalism. Knowledge of and experience with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) would be a distinct advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Music curriculum and integration development experience
• Experience and/or training in Orff and Kodály methods
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background check

Interested candidates should email a cover letter to Ms. Simone Becker, Assistant Head of School, at sbecker@whitbyschool.org

Math Teacher  

Part-Time Middle School 

The Math Department seeks an experienced, innovative part-time math teacher to join our innovative Middle School team for grades 5-8.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-traditional environment and collaborating with colleagues to develop curriculum and resources. The Math Department uses a holistic approach committed to helping all students discover the joy and beauty of mathematics. Our mission is to empower each student to reach their highest potential. A collaborative spirit and a passion for mathematics are a must.

Candidates should be interested in developing their technical skills and applications for use in the classroom. In-depth knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum and a demonstrated pattern of effective communication with colleagues, students, administrators, and parents are expected.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary/secondary education, math, or a related field
• Prior experience teaching Algebra 1
• Willingness to engage in International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP training and professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter to Ms. Simone Becker, Assistant Head of School, at sbecker@whitbyschool.org

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.