We are searching for a caring, dedicated, and skilled professional to work in our extended day program. Our program serves children in grades K-8. Starting date is 11/23/09. We offer a variety of activities, including arts & crafts, music lessons, sports & games, and supervised homework help. The position involves supervising 4 to 9 students for up to three hours from 2:45-5:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday/Friday. Compensation-$15.00 per hour. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well with children of varying ages who fall under his/her supervision.
Teaching Opportunities
As a small, non profit school, our educational community offers a unique opportunity for interested educators to work in an intimate, hands-on environment. From classroom to school events, our teachers work with each other, and with school families to create a participative and progressive academic experience between grade levels. Additionally, experiential learning units will typically become themed in our trimester schedule, and overlap between grades. We also utilize our vast local resources to enhance our curriculum.
School Mission Statement- Inspire, Challenge, Educate
Eastern Point Day Schools mission is to inspire, challenge, and educate. Hands on experiential learning combined with small class size and a deep respect for a childs individuality create a nurturing atmosphere where children excel academically, grow emotionally, and develop social responsibility.
Eastern Point Day School is committed to providing our students with the skills to be successful in the 21st century. They take place in a meaningful, experiential based learning environment and are focused on the following areas:
Core Academic Subjects include a classical education in language arts, math, science, health, history, civics, geography, art, music, drama, Spanish and physical education utilizing a standards based curriculum.
Interdisciplinary Themes incorporating an experiential approach to learning connect basic subjects to a broad based theme or topic such as global awareness, environmental studies, etc.
Innovation is woven into each subject and includes investigation, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration.
Information, Media and Technology required of today's students include information and media literacy, communications and technology.
Life and Work Skills are needed to navigate in today's fast-paced, high-technology world. The development the individual students social competency and responsibility includes flexibility, adaptability, initiative and self direction, cross-cultural awareness, productivity, accountability, organization, and leadership.
Background and Environment
There is nowhere on Cape Ann where you will find such a dynamic and diverse educational experience at our tuition level plus sibling discounts. Our headmaster and faculty are directing a strong curriculum plan, enrichment programs such as art, dance, drama, physical education, movement, Spanish, and music, and a cooperative experiential learning environment with small average classroom sizes (12:1).
Grades Offered in 2009-2010 are Pre-Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten to 6th.
The Eastern Point Day School Experience offers
Small class size averaging 12 students or less with individualized instruction
Friendly family environment
Flexible multi-age settings with a hands on, experiential and integrated approach to learning
Great, happy students with a natural curiosity and love of learning
Nurturing, quality, bachelors and masters level teaching staff
Solid yet flexible curriculum with a focus on academic excellence and social responsibility
Strong administration and leadership team poised for present and future growth
Great student, parent and family involvement
Use of local resources and field experiences such as Cape Ann Museum, Maritime Heritage Museum, Sawyer Library, Cape Ann Cable TV, Hammond Castle, Coast Guard, Wolf Hollow
Special subjects of Spanish, Drama, Dance, PE, Creative Movement, Art, Music, and extracurricular lessons of Piano, Guitar
Winter Program and Spring Arts Festival at the Gloucester Stage Company
A quality preschool and extended day childcare program
Majestic school setting on a hill overlooking the ocean
A great private school education at a tremendous value
Contact Eastern Point Day School by 11/16/09
8 Farrington Avenue
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
978-283-1700
ssilvestri@easternpointdayschool.org
http://www.easternpointdayschool.org/
Response Requirements
- Email correspondence only-No Phone calls
- Please address cover letter to Headmaster Steve Silvestri
- Support the Letter with Resume
- Please list three references
Application Requirements
Upon review of your submission, if eligible, you will be invited to participate in the first stage of an application and recruitment process:
Next steps will include:
- Application
- Multiple Interviews with Different Sections of School Leadership and Administration
- Verification of Massachusetts or Equivalent Teaching Certification or Licensure
- Background Check (CORI)
- Location: Gloucester, MA
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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