Middle School Learning Strategist
Kent School, an independent day school located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown, Maryland serving children in Preschool through Grade 8, seeks a full-time Middle School Learning Strategist. The ideal candidate should love working with children in Grades 5-8 and can work cooperatively with the Middle School faculty and Lower School Learning Strategist. This position reports directly to the Assistant Head of School for Academics.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000
Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000
Responsibilities include:
Students' Academic Support and Intervention
- Planning lessons and preparing materials for daily instruction to small group classes as well as individual support
- Designing learning activities to promote intellectual and creative growth
- Providing academic support for students within their core subject classes to strengthen their executive functioning and academic skills
- Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents
- Creating a fun and safe learning environment
- Other duties as assigned
Teacher Support
- Working in collaboration with teachers to develop or modify curricular materials to meet student needs
- Working in collaboration with Middle School teachers to provide support for students
- Co-teach to provide accommodations support for students
- Guide teachers on best accommodations, assessment techniques, and appropriate strategies for student support
- Provide regular updates to Middle School teachers on student progress
- Observe, monitor, and record those teachers who have implemented suggested strategies and perform periodic data reviews to determine whether to continue, update, or discontinue those student strategies.
Parent and Community Support
- Communicate with families regarding learning and academic support
Administrative Responsibilities
- Working in collaboration with the Assistant Head of Academics to develop and maintain student support plans, outside support and/or evaluations
- Maintaining records and notes of student progress
- Conducting student academic evaluations for the admissions process
- Develop Individual Student Success Plans for eligible students.
Qualifications:
- Passion for the School’s mission
- Three to five years of teaching experience in Middle School education
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent listener and skillful communicator
- Lifelong learner
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of 5 references to Jenny Cernak, Assistant Head of School for Academics at jcernak@kentschool.org
