and our world, and is rooted in our motto, Non Sibi Solum. We value: Authenticity: We embrace the identities of every person. Intellectual Ambition: We foster curiosity, inquiry, engagement, and initiative in learning. Social Good: We care for ourselves, for one another, and for our community.
At Pike, we believe we are on the cusp of a brighter future and a world more worthy of our children. If you’re passionate, motivated, and can’t help but dream about what’s possible for all children – we invite you to take a closer look at Pike. Working at Pike means immersing yourself in a student-centered culture and a compassionate, diverse community. Opportunities for strategic thinking, innovation,
and learning are plentiful. If you are also looking ahead - inquisitive, hopeful, and eager, would you like to help create the future with us? The Pike School, an independent elementary school in Andover, MA, serves approximately 435 students, of all genders, in grades pre-kindergarten through nine.
Learn more about our commitment to possibility. The Opportunity: Upper School (5th-8th Grade) History Faculty, History Department Chair, and Advisor Working at Pike means immersing yourself in a student-centered culture and a compassionate, diverse community. In partnership with the Department Head, Division Head, and Director of Academics, our teachers strive to build upon and strengthen
a culture of curiosity and collaboration where students thrive as their authentic selves.
Our faculty and staff possess the competencies to support our diverse student body. Pike Upper School faculty are experienced, agile advisors of middle grades students who model executive functioning strategies, intellectual ambition, and flexibility. The history department values collegiality, problem-solving, appreciation for change, and curriculum development and design that is ever mindful of both the past and the present. A successful candidate will bring strong, culturally responsive teaching practices, a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, and a reflective, collaborative approach to pedagogy and planning.
In order to empower curious, brave learners who are ready to contribute to social good, the skills we seek to cultivate in 5th through 8th grade students include: critical and integrative thinking, collaboration, communication, literary analysis, and knowledge of different modes of writing. To support robust skill development in students, a successful candidate will invest in building relationships rooted in authenticity, care, and respect. Core Responsibilities: Guiding 8-12 students in an advisor capacity; focusing on the social-emotional and academic development of those students, in particular, on a daily basis, and through formal advisory curriculum Facilitating in the RULER approach to social-emotional learning and support Designing, planning, and implementing history curriculum for students across grades 5-8 backssing, documenting, and communicating effectively about student growth and development.
Understanding of and willingness to use multiple approaches to instruction based on student need; differentiating tasks and implementing accommodations and modifications for individual students Partnering with administrators, learning specialists, counselors, and teachers in support of the student learning experience Writing narrative reports three times per year to document student progress in regard to Pike’s Essential Outcomes, as well as secondary school letters of recommendation as needed Meeting with families for twice-yearly conferences about academic progress and social-emotional development, and communicating with families on an as-needed basis throughout the year Actively engaging in the Upper School and Pike community, for example, leading clubs, facilitating affinity spaces, participating in after school faculty and community meetings, supporting Admissions events, etc.
As a part of the Upper School program, teachers travel with their students on both day and overnight trips over the course of the year. Teachers are expected to attend overnight experiences with their students or advisees, if applicable. Contributing to an Upper School culture of safety, consistency, and accountability by completing assigned student-facing duties Desired Qualities and Qualifications: A passion for working with students in this age group and a record of outstanding teaching as well as thoughtful innovation moderated by a skillful and sensitive approach to change Experience engaging students in class discussions and fostering critical reading, writing, and problem-solving skills Ability to weave history across other middle grades disciplines, such as ELA or science Ability to apply feedback and develop positive working relationships with all constituencies, including students, parents, faculty, and administration High emotional intelligence and sensitivity to organizational dynamics; exceptional organizational, and interpersonal skills Desire to work in a dynamic independent school as a team player, eagerly assuming many roles, and devoting the time required to model excellence in job performance Commitment to professional growth, a collaborative approach for planning, instructing and supporting students, research/evidence-based practice, and Pike’s values of equity and justice Excellent written and verbal communication skills Competence with educational technology and a demonstrated experience with integrating instructional technology in the classroom Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of classroom experience Department Chair - As the Pike Upper School History Department celebrates the transitions of long standing faculty members, we are actively seeking a teacher leader for the role of department chair in addition to history teaching and advising duties.
This is a stipended teacher leadership position. At Pike, Department Chairs are: Curricular leaders Instructional models Facilitators of departmental collaboration and interdisciplinary projects Primary managers of department teaching resources Acting as a lifelong learner and reflective practitioner PI511763a10f For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_andover-c434646/job_i1974493039
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