Jobs

About the School:

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, and located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920 and propelled by our progressive roots, our goal is to expand the nature of school. With over 40 local and national partnerships, almost daily field trips, a thriving performing and visual arts program, and a best-in-class research and design center, we are able to combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching content combined with experience applying it to current issues. Our athletic program offers first-rate athletic and fitness opportunities that prioritize the whole athlete. The school fosters a joyful environment where students feel confident taking risks and being their authentic selves, where everyone—students and adults alike—feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Provide after school supervision for middle school students for 10 hours per week (3:45pm-5:45pm M-F). Responsibilities may include but are not limited to managing attendance, daily check ins with students, reviewing class material, brainstorming ideas for papers, checking students’ work, and helping students organize their materials, proofread papers, prepare for assessments, management and distribution of snacks, and explore effective study habits. This after school program may have different configurations of students with different needs depending on the day, therefore strong behavior management skills and the ability to hold students accountable for using the time effectively and appropriately are the main components of the role. This is an exciting, part-time role with a strong emphasis in presence and connection with students who have to be on campus after dismissal.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with adolescents
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated understanding of independent schools, their unique culture, and opportunities and challenges

Other Attributes:

• An understanding of independent schools and enthusiasm for Beaver’s mission
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement
• Experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices and commitment to ongoing growth in this area
  • Ability to work comfortably with a diverse student body
  • Interest and ability to work with middle school students
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Patient, friendly attitude that encourages a positive learning environment
• Sense of humor