Employment Opportunities at Applewild

Applewild School is a coeducational, K-8 independent day school that prepares able students for success in secondary school. We provide breadth and depth of academic programs, extensive arts offerings in impressive facilities, athletics, and service opportunities within a community that emphasizes respect. We seek innovative self-starters who enjoy the challenge of working collegially with like-minded professionals to achieve our mission. We offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits plan, as well as a warm, supportive environment. Applewild School is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty members from diverse backgrounds.

POSITION DESCRIPTION – FACULTY

TITLE:    Upper Elementary Homeroom Teacher in the Lower School

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):  The faculty member will work under the general administrative supervision of the Head of Lower School, and will cooperate and collaborate with the Lower School (grades K - 5 and Special Subjects) team of teaching professionals. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The faculty member will be responsible for a classroom of upper elementary students and will develop, plan, and teach language arts, mathematics, social studies, health, study skills, and any other relevant curricular areas deemed to be important.  The faculty member will coordinate and administer effective and timely assessments of students’ learning and prepare reports to students and parents clearly explaining the results of the assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Using approved curricular materials and methods consistent with Applewild’s philosophy and core values and core competencies, the faculty member plans and teaches language arts, mathematics, and social studies.
• Develops new curricula to better meet the needs of students.
• Uses, understands, updates, and analyzes curriculum maps to assess the effectiveness of curriculum materials and methods for excellence at the grade level and for consistency and continuity throughout each department and division.
• Develops, plans, and teaches study skills.
• Assesses and reports on student progress by actively communicating with students’ families using email, telephone, notes, checklists, grades, comments and parent conferences.
• Communicates effectively and sensitively with families.
• Communicates effectively and collaboratively with fellow faculty and administration on student progress and concerns.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other school committee responsibilities.
• Creates a welcoming, supportive, nurturing classroom by teaching an excellent affective curriculum using approved materials. Applewild faculty members in grades K-5 use the Responsive Classroom curriculum for these purposes.
• Non-teaching responsibilities as part of the Lower School team may include but are not limited to:
  • Lunch table supervision
  • Recess supervision
  • Arrival and Dismissal supervision

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education 3+ years of teaching experience; MA preferred
• Demonstrated respect for children and different learning styles
• Demonstrated skill in developing curricula and balancing published materials with individually, personally created curricula
• Proficiency in teaching mathematics and reading
• Demonstrated familiarity with current best practices in education
• Willingness to be trained in and apply the acquired skills of Responsive Classroom
• Demonstrated skills in working effectively and collaboratively as a team player
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, reference information and a resume to:
Applewild School
Attn: Tally Lent
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA  01420
employment@applewild.org

SENIOR CAMP COUNSELOR/ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR

Reporting Relations:  Senior Camp Counselors report directly to the Director of Summer Programs or the Assistant Director.

Job Summary:

The Senior Camp Counselor’s responsibilities include:

Ø  Demonstrating spirit and enthusiasm for working in the camp setting

Ø  Creating new activities and preparing Planning Objectives Offering Preparation (POOP) sheets and materials.

Ø  Implementing lessons during activity time, participate in camp corral meetings, lead songs, announcements, and activities.

Ø  Managing children during drop off, recess, lunch, and pick up.

Ø  Interacting with and engaging campers in activities, songs, camp corral.

Ø  Maintaining appropriate standards of behavior among other staff and students and ensure that the mission of Applewild School is maintained.

Ø  Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Summer Programs.

Ø  Maintaining and providing certifications if required for assigned activities.

Ø  Attending required orientation and staff meetings.

Ø  Completing staff evaluation forms.

A minimum of a high school diploma is required.  Must hold current certification in archery instruction or be willing to be certified. 

Please visit our Summer Programs section of this website to access the Summer Camp Employment application or contact Milissa Cafarella, Director of Summer Programs at mcafarella@applewild.org.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, reference information and a resume to:
Applewild School
Attn: Milissa Cafarella
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA  01420
employment@applewild.org

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS
Substitute Teachers (grades K-8)

Candidates should send a letter of interest, reference information and a resume to:
Applewild School
Attn: Substitute Teacher search
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA  01420
employment@applewild.org

Applewild School is an Equal Opportunity Employer