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About Us: Glen Urquhart School (GUS), is an independent, coeducational day school for students in Pre-K through grade eight. Located 45 minutes north of Boston in Beverly Farms, GUS was founded in 1977 with an experiential, place-based philosophy that integrates all subjects and creates opportunities for students to be passionate in their pursuit of knowledge.

The Position: Glen Urquhart School’s Teaching Fellowship provides an entry-level teaching opportunity for recent graduates or career changers seeking to begin a career in independent elementary school education. The GUS fellowship program allows them to gain valuable experience as teachers in the classroom. Apprentices are assigned a veteran faculty member as a teaching partner and would be fully immersed in the classroom for the academic year. Upon completion of the Teaching Fellowship, most apprentices apply for teaching positions with extensive support from GUS.

Key Responsibilities: As an independent day school, we expect teachers to become involved in the life of the school. Beyond classroom work, teachers attend weekly school meetings, school functions, and community events. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the mission, philosophy, and core values of the School
• Partnering with a co-teacher
• Organizing the classroom and establishing routines that support children’s learning
• Planning lessons that are interdisciplinary and thematic
• Delivering appropriate materials, lessons, and regular assessments of students using a variety of teaching strategies
• Effectively using academic technology to enhance instruction
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records on student progress
• Issuing grades and comments for students in a timely manner
• Participating in the Faculty Evaluation Program
• Participating in parent conferences and communicating with parents regularly
• Working collaboratively within a team-based model
• Receiving frequent and constructive performance feedback

Qualifications: At GUS, we recognize that there are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at the experience of each applicant in order to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. That said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:

• A bachelor’s degree
• A keen interest in the experience of children in and out of the classroom.
• Background in youth programs, such as teaching in a summer school or serving as a camp counselor