The New Teacher Institute at Town School for Boys is seeking a full-time STEM RESIDENT, ASSISTANT, OR CO-TEACHER to join our collaborative, vibrant, and joyful faculty. 

Our 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. 

Depending on the candidate's level of experience, the applicant can choose Resident, Assistant, or Co-Teacher, or we can determine together what makes most sense. We will modify responsibilities accordingly, but the role essentially entails the responsibilities listed below.

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

For STEM applicants:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, physical science, or environmental science is required

• Experience working with children (informal or volunteer work is welcomed)

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Flexibility, adaptability, initiative

• 1-2 year, full-time commitment

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.

• The STEM TEACHERS work in the Upper School, which are the middle school grades.

Town School seeks faculty and staff that reflect the wide range of diversity in the San Francisco Bay Area. We embrace and support equal opportunity for all people and encourage candidates from a diversity of backgrounds to apply. Our school is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we believe that all faculty and staff members are personally responsible for developing their own cultural competency.

For more information, please see the New Teacher Institute pages on the Town School for Boys website. 

PLEASE NOTE A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Resume: include education and relevant work experience

• Academic Transcript(s): unofficial copies are fine

• Cover letter/Personal Statement: Describe your reasons for applying, including why you want to become a teacher and how you could contribute to the New Teacher Institute (1-2 pages typed).

• Names and Contact Information of Three Professional/Academic References

  • At least one must be a direct supervisor

• Letters of Recommendation are strongly encouraged

  • Letters may be submitted through the online form.

  • OR letters may be emailed/mailed directly by the references to: Ms. Jennifer Liu, Director of Teacher Development and Strategic Initiatives, 2750 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, nti@townschool.com

Our preference is that all materials are submitted at the same time through the online platform. Please make sure that reference letters are submitted in a timely manner if you do not submit them through the online form.  Thank you.