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Sixth grade humanities and academic support

Gordon is seeking a part-time, interim middle school teacher to teach sixth grade humanities and fifth and sixth grade academic support. The ideal candidate will possess solid skills in teaching writing to middle schoolers and will have a deep knowledge and passion for teaching history with particular focus on centering the voices and experiences of historically marginalized communities. The ideal candidate will also possess an understanding of young adolescent childhood development, learning styles and differences, and teaching and supporting executive functioning skills for middle school students.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Gabe Burnstein at gburnstein@gordonschool.org

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Early Childhood Spanish

Gordon has an opening in our Spanish department to teach in the Early Childhood division, which serves students three to six years old. This is an exciting opportunity to instruct Gordon's youngest learners in Spanish and to partner closely with the other members of the Spanish department, as well as with other Early Childhood educators.

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Substitute teachers

Gordon School is always looking to increase its pool of substitute teachers for all grade levels, particularly in first through eighth grade. Personal attributes we are looking for in substitutes include:

Appreciate and enjoy working with children
Be energetic, flexible, resilient and open to change and new ideas
Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively
Have strong interpersonal skills which support and engender trust
Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand and respect human differences and support multicultural practice and pedagogy
Have experience working in a racially diverse community
Be a thoughtful and effective listener
Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing
Have a strong sense of self and a good sense of humor

As with all teachers at Gordon, substitutes are required to hold a college degree and be fully vaccinated against COVID. As with students and teachers, masks are also required to be worn both indoors and outside.

If you are interested in applying to the sub pool, please send a cover memo and resume to Cheryl Fanti, Assistant to the Director of Early Childhood and Lower School at cfanti@gordonschool.org

After school staff

Gordon's after school program is seeking part-time staff to work with students ages 3-14. Gators (Nursery through fourth grade) and Young Adult Place (YAP – fifth through eighth grade) are the core of the after school programs every day that the school building is open.

Gators offers younger children the opportunity to play with their classmates in a fun, safe, supervised environment. The responsibilities of the Gator staff include creating and supervising activities, games, and projects for students in the same cohort; group management, tracking attendance and inventory of supplies, and communicating with families. The Gators program takes place both indoors and outdoors.

Middle School students in YAP primarily participate in a supervised study hall, working individually or in small groups. YAP staff assists with questions, engages in activities and conversations with students, and tracks attendance. YAP is mainly an indoor program but may utilize outdoor spaces as available.

The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, responsible, and flexible and have experience working with children. After school hours are Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. After school staff members also provide supervision during some evening events and full day childcare on certain days when school is not in session.

Gordon School is taking all the precautions necessary to keep students, faculty, staff and families safe during this time of COVID 19. All employees must share proof of COVID vaccination.

Interested candidates should send a resume to Jenny Alario, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at jalario@gordonschool.org

Careers at Gordon

The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighth grade coeducational independent school in East Providence, RI. The curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice and social justice, with an emphasis on developing intellectual leadership, active imagination, and a child’s natural inquisitive nature. Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their own education and teachers strive to develop meaningful relationships with each child and family.

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