Employment

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• Extended Day Teacher

  Description:

  Fayerweather Street School (FSS) is a leading independent, progressive, PK-8 all-gender school in the Fresh Pond area of Cambridge, MA. We are seeking energetic and creative educators to teach PreK-2nd grade or 3rd-8th grade during our extended day program for the 23-24 school year. The teacher will work collaboratively with other extended day teachers to develop enriching activities and projects that align with the mission of the school, and in turn, the extended day program.

  
  Successful candidates will have experience working with a variety of learners in various age groups, and be passionate about creating a curriculum that ignites curiosity and sparks imagination. 

  
  

  Daily Duties

  • Supervise outdoor & indoor free play
  • In collaboration with teaching partner(s), develop, prepare, and implement daily projects/activities which could be STEM, arts, sports, nature, or movement based
  • Adhere to Extended Day schedule, balancing the moments for free choice activities with structured time
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment for all students
  • Work with the Director of Extended Day to maintain accurate and registration and attendance records
  • Ensure safe student dismissal to families/guardians
  • Regular check-in meetings with Director of Extended Day & fellow team members
  • Manage behavioral expectations
  • Prepare & serve snacks
  • Daily prep and clean up

  Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to modify programming when necessary
  • Ability to respond efficiently and effectively in an emergency situation
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Self-motivated and organized with an intention to detail, commitment, and follow-through
  • Demonstrates strong cultural awareness and responsiveness, as well as experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Values a strong community built upon authentic relationships

  Requirements:

  • Completed or in-progress Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) preferred
  • Candidates must have experience working with school-age children in a childcare, school, or camp setting
  • Prospective employees must pass all necessary background checks
  • Must be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations

  Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:45-6:15

  One Friday/month 12:00-6:00

  Possibility for flexible dates/hours for the right candidate

   

  Salary range: $16,500-$18,500. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible for the coming school year. FSS welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

  
  

  To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to: employment@fayerweather.org with the subject: EXTENDED DAY TEACHER. Please be prepared to provide at least two references, and at least one of your references must be, or have been, your direct supervisor.

• Marketing & Communications Manager

  Position:  Marketing & Communications Manager 

  Reports to: Director of Advancement & Community Engagement

  Hours: Fulltime, Year-Round

  Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

   

  Position Summary:

  FSS seeks a dynamic, creative, experienced Marketing & Communications Manager (MCM) to help develop and implement short term and long-range plans, tactical programs, and an integrated messaging strategy that will elevate the visibility and profile of Fayerweather consistent with its strategic plan, enrollment objectives, and fundraising goals. The manager designs clear and effective communications that invite all constituents–parents, teachers & staff, students, alums, Board directors, volunteers, and community leaders–to understand and appreciate the Fayerweather experience, while ensuring brand identity, messaging coherence, and consistency across all channels. 

  The MCM reports to the Director of Advancement & Community Engagement (DoA&CE) and works collaboratively with the Head of School, Advancement Team, and school leaders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for Fayerweather and for telling its story while being nimble, flexible, and skilled at building cohesion across school communications and media platforms.

   

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  Strategic Communications

  ● Collaborates with DoA&CE to design and implement internal/external marketing/communications plans to deepen constituent understanding of the school, its educational philosophy, and strategic objectives by listening attentively to and communicating effectively and authentically with the school community.

  ● Collaborates regularly with the DoA&CE, Head of School, Director of Enrollment Management, and other administrators and volunteer leaders to create and edit appropriate communications.

  ● Manages all marketing efforts, managing and elevating the school's brand through strategic planning, market insight, trend analysis, data-driven strategies, and feedback from constituencies.

  Print and Digital Communications

  ● Partners with Director of Enrollment Management, Advancement Team, administrators, and others to create materials that convey the unique strengths of FSS to current and prospective families, and assists with attracting students/families who are mission-aligned by bringing to life the FSS “story” and leveraging the school’s value proposition in service of enrollment objectives.

  ● Advises and coordinates with the Advancement Team to develop materials that will educate the community about the importance of philanthropy, build relationships with constituents, strengthen engagement, and assist the school in meeting its fundraising goals.

  ● Oversees production of all school publications, website, parent newsletters, admissions, and development materials.

  ● Manages and coordinates the selection process for relevant outside vendors and consultants.

  Communications Team Leader

  ● Cultivates parent, Board, and alum volunteer efforts in support of communication and marketing goals through a robust and vibrant Word of Mouth Ambassador program.

  ● Creates and updates web content and images.

  ● Creates and monitors the School communications calendars.

  ● Attends meetings and events, which may be scheduled on evenings and weekends, and maintains a presence in and awareness of the day-to-day life of the School.

   

  Key Skills, Qualifications, and Qualities:

  • Actively supportive of the school’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.
  • BA in relevant major and 5-7 years progressive experience.
  • A vision for effective communications and marketing for an independent school and an ability to think strategically about school communications and messaging.
  • Outstanding written communication and editing skills.
  • Strong photography skills, graphic design skills, and video scripting, production, and editing skills.
  • Previous experience with Blackbaud web and communications tools including Core, Enrollment Management, Raiser’s Edge highly preferred; ability to adapt from Veracross, Finalsite, and other similar platforms requires
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work collaboratively and proactively with the School’s diverse and inclusive community to advance the mission of the School.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects; able to initiate, anticipate, and follow through on multiple projects with firm deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as a one-person Mar/Comm shop and as part of a small, interconnected, advancement and administrative team.
  • Proclivity to approach projects with an improvement-oriented critical eye and desire to learn and grow as a professional.
  • Creative, flexible, able to adapt quickly, optimistic, energetic, self-starting, possesses a sense of humor, and able to connect authentically with diverse constituents, including students.

  Salary range: $75,000-$85,000/annually.  We are looking to fill this position immediately or for next school year. FSS welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their work and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

   

  To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to: employment@fayerweather.org with the subject: Marketing & Communications Manager. You may submit samples or links to portfolios if you choose. Please be prepared to provide 5 references, at least two of your references must be someone who is/was your direct supervisor.

• Substitute Kindergarten Co-Teacher (Parental Leave 2/2024-6/2024)

  Fayerweather is seeking a maternity leave replacement to co-teach in our Kindergarten program starting in February of 2024 through June of 2024. Candidates for this position must be committed to intellectual inquiry, willing to bring an uplifting energetic spirit into the classroom, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the importance of community and relationship building between and with students. The candidate must show creativity and knowledge of how young children learn and develop cognitively, socially and emotionally. We are looking for a teacher who prioritizes planning and organization in preparation for creating a learning environment that is both intentional, imaginative and inspiring. More importantly, we are looking for teacher candidates who are willing to implement anti-bias practices in their classrooms, curriculum, and within themselves.

  Kindergarten Teacher (co-teacher) for Feb 2024 - June 2024 Reports to: Head of School; Assistant Head of School

  Hours: Full-time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

  Description: Fayerweather is seeking a maternity leave replacement to co-teach in our Kindergarten program starting in February of 2024 through June of 2024. Candidates for this position must be committed to intellectual inquiry, willing to bring an uplifting energetic spirit into the classroom, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the importance of community and relationship building between and with students. The candidate must show creativity and knowledge of how young children learn and develop cognitively, socially and emotionally. We are looking for a teacher who prioritizes planning and organization in preparation for creating a learning environment that is both intentional, imaginative and inspiring. More importantly, we are looking for teacher candidates who are willing to implement anti-bias practices in their classrooms, curriculum, and within themselves.
  
  

  Main Responsibilities:

  In collaboration with co-teacher:

  • Create age-appropriate lesson plans to introduce young students to reading, math, science, and social studies
  • Arrange for small group learning stations based on educational themes to address a variety of learning styles
  • Help students develop appropriate social and emotional skills, as well as fostering independence in a group setting
  • Support students in developing a sense of identity as individuals and as members of social groups
  • Teach students social skills, academic concepts, how to follow a schedule and how to comply with rules in individual and group settings to prepare for elementary education
  • Make student observations regarding strengths, abilities and areas of improvement, and report to parents and specialized educators if necessary for further testing and intervention
  • Assess student work and overall engagement; help individual students remediate their performance to enable them to perform at grade level or higher
  • Teach and support individualized classroom and playground rules for order and safety in the school
  • Exhibit excellent communication with parents to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progress
  • Write regular updates for parents (weekly newsletters) to reflect learning that is happening in the classroom
  • Possess a growth mindset when it comes to engaging with relevant and mission-driven professional learning
  • Knowledge of Responsive Classroom, Collaborative Problem Solving, Fundations, Writing and Reading workshops is a plus

  Skills and Qualifications:
  Working at FSS

  • Formal training in early childhood education and elementary education (Bachelor's degree required and Master’s degree preferred in early childhood or elementary education)
  • You must be knowledgeable of the philosophy of progressive, culturally responsive education
  • Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and belonging in an elementary school
  • Strong understanding of child development, including social, emotional and intellectual domains
  • Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate Kindergarten curriculum
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to adapt, be flexible and practice a growth mindset

  Responsibilities at FSS

  • performing various duties including recess coverage, lunch duty, and creating curricular displays
  • document curriculum as it evolves throughout the year
  • narrative report writing and timely communication with parents
  • attending weekly staff meetings
  • participating in admissions programming as needed
  • and other duties as assigned

  
  Fayerweather Street School has a rich and progressive history of successfully educating students for over 50 years. Fayerweather Street School (FSS) is an all gender independent day school enrolling approximately 200 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Located in the Fresh Pond neighborhood in Cambridge, Fayerweather offers a progressive, hands-on experiential learning environment where the pace of childhood is respected, and where children develop a love of learning, know how they learn best, and have voice and agency in their school community. We help young people develop the knowledge, skills and awareness to flourish in a complex, diverse and increasingly interdependent world. We believe that truly knowing each child is the heart of a great education, and we are committed to building a diverse, welcoming and equitable community in which compassion, humor and respect are woven throughout the curriculum and spirit of the day.

  
  

  Fayerweather Street School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
  
  

  Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
  
  

  To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Employment@Fayerweather.org. Please be prepared to provide at least three references, and at least two of your references must be, or have been, someone to whom you directly reported.

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• Substitute Teaching Positions

  We are always accepting applications for substitute teachers. Please contact employment@fayerweather.org for substitute positions.