The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA

Grade Three Teacher

Beginning August 2023

Description: 
Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative individual who loves teaching and understands how to engage elementary children in English language arts, mathematics, and social studies teaching and learning. Building on Fay’s existing programs, this teacher will serve as a grade three homeroom teacher and will collaborate with colleagues to teach literacy, math, and social studies to students in grade three in the Lower School. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available.
 
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience teaching elementary school children. A bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field is required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred. The Third Grade Teacher must have an understanding of a literacy continuum and the development of proficient readers and writers; the ability to utilize literacy assessments; and an understanding of mathematics skill development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Preparing and delivering materials and lessons
  • Assessing students’ performance using effort grades and comments
  • Utilizing instructional technology to enhance instruction
  • Conducting parent conferences and communicating effectively with parents
  • Attending team and department meetings, and major school events as required
  • As a homeroom teacher, being a primary point of contact for parents
  • Coaching athletics or leading afternoon student activities for two terms
Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated and developmentally-aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students.

Fay School seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume containing a list of three references via our secure employment application portal.


Fay School, 48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772
 
Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.

48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201