Part-Time Theater & Music Teacher
Riley School seeks an experienced, innovative, and energetic teacher for our Theater and Music program beginning August 2024.
Work with children ages 5-14 in progressive, mixed-age classrooms. The successful candidate will have a passion for the performing arts, chorus, and band. Our school is composed of four classes of students: Early Childhood (ages 2-4), Lower School (5-7), Middle School (8-10), and Upper School (11-14) and this position spans all but our 2-3-year-olds.
This position can be constructed around the ideal candidate and could be between 15 to 30 hours per week.
Part of the beauty of our program is is our 21-acre campus and its fields, woods, pond, stream, and ocean access. We support outdoor education and encourage our faculty to make the most of our campus at their discretion and convenience, depending upon what's happening that day.
Strong applicants will have:
- A deep respect for children and their development
- An understanding of and appreciation for Progressive education
- Ability to facilitate experiential learning opportunities
- A range of instructional approaches and alternative methods of assessment appropriate for the needs of diverse learners
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic inside and outside the classroom
- Ability to promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student participation, and rapport in the classroom
- A reflective growth mindset with a willingness to grow and develop professionally
- Commitment to being a lifelong learner
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Developing and implementing programming for students in small groups
- Assisting students in successful learning by providing regular guidance, mentoring, and support
- Providing ongoing feedback and assessment of a child’s academic and personal growth
- Capturing student progress in meaningful ways that tell the story of that child's school experience
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
- Minimum of three (3) years experience working with young children
- Understanding of Progressive learning theory and practice
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- CPR and First Aid certification (if not currently certified, can complete once hired)
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
Benefits: As a small non-profit, Riley School does not currently offer health insurance or retirement matching benefits. Our faculty do, however, enjoy generous paid time off, mentorship, and professional development support, and a bucolic work setting with like-minded colleagues.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and three references to director@rileyschool.org. Salary is based on experience and certifications. The Riley School is an equal opportunity employer.
About Riley School
Nestled just off of Glen Cove in Rockport, Maine, Riley School is an adventure in learning. Our small, multi-age classrooms provide opportunities to build strong, collaborative relationships with both the adults and children on campus as well as nurturing the unique talents of each individual. With a student/teacher ratio of ~8:1, children are supported to develop the skills, attitudes, and self-awareness which will guide them to remain life-long learners and creative, independent thinkers. Our 21-acre campus is ideal for outdoor and hands-on learning. Our students learn by doing, questioning, and through self-discovery. This approach provides children with a learning environment where intellectual fulfillment, self-esteem, and responsibility for self are continually nurtured alongside traditional academic endeavors. We value our faculty knowing their students well and to using wisdom, sensitivity, and humor to build a secure learning environment that promotes academic and personal growth. Learn more about us at rileyschool.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 10.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
