Westtown School is seeking a part-time assistant teacher for our Middle School, beginning January 11, 2021. The  assistant teacher will support the middle school program by partnering with faculty on the social-emotional curriculum, assisting with shared responsibilities, and stepping in as a substitute teacher, if needed. Responsibilities may include assisting with arrival and departure, working with homerooms, supervising outdoor recess, overseeing lunch, and assisting in the classroom. Qualified candidates must be collaborative, proactive, and flexible to the various emerging needs of the school.

Westtown School is an independent, co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia.  Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world. 

The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years experience working with lower or middle school age children. The daily schedule will be 7:45 am to 2:45 pm. Familiarity with Quaker education, interdisciplinary curriculum, project work, and anti-bias curriculum are a plus. 

Qualifications:

• Experience working with lower and/or middle school age students;
• Understanding of the academic and social-emotional development of students in grades 6-8;
• Ability to be flexible, effectively manage stress, and adapt to changing work priorities and assignments;
• A strong character with a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;

• A deep commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;

• Strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.

 Guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons, Westtown School is a community of learners who value, and are themselves strengthened by, the rich diversity of its members. As a school, we seek to prepare students for living and leading in a diverse and complex world. As a community, we aspire to inclusivity and respect. To these ends, we welcome qualified students, faculty, staff, and trustees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, family structure including marital or parental status, and socioeconomic status. Westtown School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of these characteristics in any of its policies, procedures, or practices relating to admission, access to activities or programs, hiring, or other employment-related decisions.

Interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Sherri Farenwald, Director of Human Resources, at http://tiny.cc/westtown_careercenter and select Show All Job Openings.