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About Tower School:

Tower School is an independent Beginners – 8th grade school located in Marblehead, MA. Our mission is to teach our students to think critically and creatively, to develop joyful curiosity, to embrace challenges and apply their knowledge with confidence, and to thrive within a community rich with diverse perspectives and talents

Job Summary:

The Third Grade homeroom teacher is responsible for developing social/emotional skills as well as the core homeroom subjects of Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies to 3rd grade students. The teacher fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning through a student-centered curriculum. This role includes lesson planning, assessment, collaboration with colleagues, and active participation in the school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver instruction in Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies aligned with Tower’s mission and academic goals.
• Facilitate morning meetings and other proactive practices related to Responsive Classroom.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for targeted reading group, using Math In Focus and Collins Writing in instruction.
• Use varied teaching strategies and assessments to meet the needs of a range of learners.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
• Write detailed, personalized progress reports and conduct conferences with parents/guardians.
• Maintain open, supportive, consistent communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Create a classroom environment that fosters respect, collaboration, and inclusivity.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and collaborative team meetings.
• Participate in duties during lunch, recess, and various school events.
• Support and contribute to school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice efforts.
• Optional: Coach a sport or lead an extracurricular activity (stipend available).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field. At least two years of teaching experience in an elementary school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple disciplines in developmentally appropriate and engaging ways.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Background in social/emotional learning.
• Training or coursework in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Working Conditions:

• School-based position requiring in-person presence.
• Must be able to perform the physical duties of a classroom teacher (standing, walking, occasional lifting, etc.).
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to support individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply: Tower School has partnered with DovetailED on this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Liz Buchan, Lower School Division Head), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Victoria Jones, Recruiter, at victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com.