Resident Teachers: Lower School, STEM, or Humanities

The New Teacher Institute at Town School for Boys is seeking full-time Lower School, Humanities, and STEM Resident Teachers to join our collaborative, vibrant, and joyful faculty.

Our two-year internship program emphasizes daily teaching, curriculum planning, and professional development.  The NTI provides structured training for beginning teachers including frequent observations and feedback, meetings and workshops with the cohort, support from the Head Teacher, and total immersion in the school community.  A full description of the New Teacher Institute can be found on the Town School for Boys website.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with the Head Teacher to implement curriculum and manage the classroom 
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making
• Apply feedback to teaching practice
• Maintain established school procedures and a positive learning environment
• Collaborate with other grade level classroom teachers
• Perform other school related duties such as lunch and recess supervision
• Attend grade level, faculty, and professional growth meetings
• Report to the Director of Teacher Development and Strategic Initiatives

Individuals with a strong interest in a teaching career are encouraged to apply. Resident Teachers are paired with experienced Head Teachers for a rich learning experience. The Director determines placement for the first year. Resident Teacher roles are full-time, paid positions.

• Each Lower School Resident Teacher teaches in one grade for the entire year, and there is a change in grade placement after the first year. Grade options are K-4.
• The Humanities Resident Teachers work in the 5th and 6th grades which are part of the Upper School. The Resident Teacher either starts with 5th grade or 6th grade, and there is a change in grade placement for the second year. 
• The STEM Resident Teachers work in 5th-8th grades which are part of the Upper School. The Resident Teacher either starts in 5th and 6th grades or 7th and 8th grades, and there is a change in placement for the second year.