Job Description

Summary: Waring School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher in Humanities / Writing for middle and high school aged students. This position begins in August 2025. The position will be a 70% position and will include the teaching of two middle school Humanities classes (one 6th/7th grade Topics in African Studies class, one 8th grade American History, Literature, and Civics class) and a 9th/10th grade Creative Writing class. Depending on the experience of the candidate and the needs of the school, there may be the possibility of taking on additional responsibilities in the community, such as: acting as an academic advisor (called a ‘Tutor’), coaching athletics, teaching an Elective, leading/taking part in other co-curricular activities such as Debate, Theater, etc.

Our classes are small and encourage collaboration and discussion. Our ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who is passionate about teaching and sharing a love of Writing (creative), and Humanities (history, literature, social studies) in our discussion-based classes.

Key Responsibilities include: Teaching two sections of middle school Humanities and one section of high school Writing.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or Social Sciences (other relevant Science field considered), with Master’s degree and/or two years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues;
• Familiarity with Google suite, including Google classroom, preferred;
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation;
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage.

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Application Process:

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest explaining their background to Tasha Frank, Interim Humanities Chair : [email protected] by March 15, 2025. 

?About Waring School:

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe (one each in Grades 9 and 11). Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. 

Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Waring School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and student body, and does not discriminate in employment practice with regards to gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, or national and ethnic origin. Waring offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits; in 2023-2024, the median full-time teaching salary was $67,500.

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or Social Sciences (other relevant Science field considered), with Master’s degree and/or two years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues;
• Familiarity with Google suite, including Google classroom, preferred;
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation;
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage;
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage.

About Waring School

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe in Grades 9 and 11. Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

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