Position Title: Summer Teacher (in-person)

Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning

Position Summary:

Steppingstone is hiring middle school teachers for our six-week summer session. The salary for these positions is $7700 for the full summer.

The Steppingstone Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that develops and implements programs that prepare students from historically marginalized communities for educational opportunities that lead to college success. Steppingstone is seeking summer faculty for the Steppingstone Scholars Program, which prepares 5th-7th grade students from public, charter, and parochial schools in Boston to attend middle and high schools that provide a path to college. Once Scholars complete the Steppingstone Scholars Program, Steppingstone supports them in their academic and social development throughout middle and high school, and continues to support them through college to ensure their success and graduation.

Positions Available (ranging from Grades 5-7): English, Writing, Math, Science, Latin and Social Studies

Responsibilities:

• Participate in faculty orientation: June 28-29, 2023
• Commit to teach in person throughout the entire summer session: July 5 - August 11, 2023. Classes meet Monday through Friday and faculty hours are 7:45 am - 3:45 pm
• Teach engaging lessons to 3-4 sections of 12-15 students each; classes meet 5 times per week
• Attend weekly afternoon faculty meetings (Wednesdays until 5:00 pm) and complete periodic written evaluations of students
• Share certain roles necessary for administering the summer session:
• leading homeroom
• co-teaching a weekly elective class
• supervising study hall and tutoring students
• monitoring breakfast, lunch, recess, and/or dismissal

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Full-time teaching experience and a strong background in selected subject area
• Experience differentiating classroom instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to educational and racial equity in college access and success
• Independent school or Boston Public Schools teaching experience is a plus
• Graduate students will be considered; undergraduate degree is required
• Certification in Massachusetts is not required

All Steppingstone employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. This means that 14 days must have passed since they have completed a full regimen of vaccines authorized for use in Massachusetts (2 doses of either Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson) and have received a booster dose.

All employees will be required to provide proof of their vaccination status within two weeks of hire date.

• If an employee is not vaccinated for a medical or religious reason, they will be able to speak with Human Resources to discuss the possibility of a reasonable accommodation in compliance with EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).
• Steppingstone may provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability (as defined by applicable law) or sincerely-held religious beliefs, provided that such accommodation would not result in an undue hardship on Steppingstone.
• The Steppingstone Foundation does not retaliate or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who request a reasonable accommodation for reasons related to disability or religion.
• In addition to requiring vaccinations, we will implement multiple strategies to keep the community safe, which may include but not be limited to weekly Covid testing and mask-wearing. We will update all employees in late spring about our exact safety plan, as it is still in development.
• Please note that any of the above information may change based on pandemic developments or requirements mandated by the city, state, or federal government.
  

Transportation and Location: The Steppingstone summer session will be held at Milton Academy in Milton, MA. Faculty members are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Milton Academy. This position does not include housing.

Application Process: Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter indicating preference for subject area. Those invited to interview will be asked to deliver a 10-minute sample lesson and will be required to submit a list of three professional references. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Interviews and hiring will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Power of One

• We honor every voice and believe we are strongest when we work together.
• We recognize, respect, and nurture the fullness and complexity of each member of our community.
• We believe in the power of belonging and seek to create a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Walk the Walk

• We partner with every Scholar and family, supporting them holistically throughout their own educational journey.
• We work with a clear and measurable purpose, using data to drive collective decision-making and challenge assumptions.
• We create spaces for difficult conversations to transform our thinking and move us forward.

Embrace Growth

• We strive to operate as an anti-racist organization and commit to continuous learning and action in the service of this goal.
• We provide opportunities for everyone in our community to flourish and reach their full potential.
• We make time for reflection, learn from past experiences, and take initiative in response to changing needs and new ideas.

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