We are piloting this "job board" page to help connect applicants to schools that share a common vision of professional growth and student-centered practice. Currently we invite schools with year-long support from the Project to post. If you are interested in using this resource please email the text of your posting to your staff developer.
Please note: The content and accuracy of posts is the sole responsibility of the listed school. The Reading and Writing Project provides this board as a public service but waives all responsibility for its contents and has no role in determining hiring practices of schools. User discretion is advised.
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Burnet Hill Elementary School Updated: April 30, 2012 at 10:33am
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The Burnet Hill Elementary School has the following vacancy:
- 5th grade teacher
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Capone-Steiger
Principal
Burnet Hill Elementary School
25 Byron Place
Livingston, NJ 07039
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PS 39 Henry Bristow Updated: April 26, 2012 at 9:30am
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PS 39 has the following vacancies open for the 2012-2013 school year:
- General education teachers in grades 1, 3 and 5
- Special education teachers as part of an ICT team in grades 1, 3 and 5
PS 39 is a NYC public school located in Park Slope, Brooklyn and has been a TC Reading and Writing Project school for over 15 years. Its mission is to create a school that cultivates a climate of continuous growth for all members of its community through reflective and responsive practice and nurtures the talents of all children.
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please forward your resume and cover letter by May 18th to:
Anita de Paz, Principal, PS 39
Adepaz2@schools.nyc.gov
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PS 59 Beekman Hill International School Updated: April 23, 2012 at 10:36am
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PS 59 Beekman Hill International School has several vacancies for classroom teaching positions in primary and upper grades for the 2012-2013 school year. PS 59 is a vibrant professional learning community in district 2 in Manhattan, and has a longstanding relationship with the TCRWP. PS 59 has a wonderfully diverse student population and a highly engaged and supportive parent community. PTA funded teaching assistant positions will also be available for Kindergarten and first grade classrooms.
Interested applicants should submit resumes to:
Adele Schroeter, Principal
aschroe@schools.nyc.gov
and/or
Alison Porcelli, Assistant Principal
aporcelli@schools.nyc.gov
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Pacifica School District Updated: April 19, 2012 at 8:43am
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A small K-8 school district in Pacifica, California, seeks an Associate Superintendent.
The Associate Superintendent is part of a dynamic team, responsible for facilitating, guiding, and supporting the Pacifica School District Strategic Plan, 21st Century Education: Preparing Students for an Evolving World through an Articulated Focus on the Common Core Standards, Curriculum Integration, Response to Instruction and Intervention, the Coordinated School Health Model, and Global Citizenship.
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St. HOPE Leadership Academy Updated: April 4, 2012 at 10:06am
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College-preparatory public charter school in Harlem, seeks a visionary and highly effective Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for overall administration and management of the school, including creating and driving an academic vision that is in line with the charter and leads students to extraordinary success, managing and developing senior staff, overseeing programmatic and financial operations, collaborating with the Board of Directors, and providing strategic direction and execution for the continued growth and strong academic outcomes. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. This is a full-time, exempt position located in New York City.
The school provides a rigorous, standards-based college preparatory curriculum, intensive interventions for students who are performing below grade level, a defined character development program, and extensive leadership development and community service opportunities in an ordered, structured and disciplined learning environment. The school opened in the fall of 2008 and currently serves students in grades 5 through 8.
The full job posting is available here at the link below.
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Gateway Middle School - San Francisco Updated: April 4, 2012 at 10:01am
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Gateway Middle School is seeking a Literacy Coach and Reading Teacher for the 2012-2013 school year. Gateway Middle is a small, diverse middle school in San Francisco that is committed to helping each student – regardless of learning differences or previous academic achievement – learn the skills, habits and knowledge necessary for success in college and beyond. Our school opened in August 2011 with one hundred sixth grade students. We will be adding one hundred sixth graders in August 2012, growing to full capacity of three hundred 6th-8th graders over the next two years.
We are looking for a strong teacher leader who is committed to equity and to building a strong school-wide culture of teaching literacy across curriculum. We've established a foundation of common literacy practices in our first year and we're looking for a literacy coach who can build on that work as well as work with our teachers to address the needs of our struggling readers and English learners.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@gatewaymiddle.org. The full job posting is available here at the link below.
http://www.gatewaymiddle.org/uploaded/Gateway_Middle_School/Careers/GMS_LiteracyCoach_2012-13.pdf
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Vincent Academy Updated: March 7, 2012 at 10:29am
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Vincent Academy, a charter elementary school located in the heart of West Oakland, California, has openings in the following positions for the 2012-13 school year:
- Head of School
- 2 primary teachers
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about working with children from urban communities and share in our belief that academic success is attainable for all students. Experience with the reading and writing workshop model and/or training at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project is desirable. Please send a resume of qualifications and experience, two letters of reference, and a 1-2 page personal statement on your education and leadership philosophy to: correspondence@vasearch.org.
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Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Updated: March 7, 2012 at 8:49am
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We are looking for committed teachers and education professionals to join our passion and mission of service to students now and in the upcoming school year. Openings include these certified and certification eligible positions.
Fall vacancies:
Classroom Teachers Grades 3-5, ELA Teachers 7-8. Scroll down for other positions.
Literacy Specialist or Reading Specialist
Immediate openings
Gr. 3 & Reading Specialist
Strong background in balanced literacy. In our third year as a TCRWP school, we are seeking experienced Classroom and English Language Arts teachers who have knowledge of Teachers College Reading Writing Project. Understanding of NYS Assessments and Common Core Standards, experience using data to drive instruction, and knowledge of best practices preferred. Grades 3,4 will teach ELA, Social Studies and Math, while Grade 5 teaches ELA and Social Studies, Grades 6-8 concentrate only on ELA. Appropriate NYS Classroom Teacher 1-6, ELA 7-12, Middle School General 5-9, or Literacy Certification required or ability to become certified.
We also have fall vacancies in the following:
Social Studies, 7-8
Math, 8
Science (2 positions) 5-6, 7-8
Guidance Counselor 4-8
Technology Teacher K-8
Art Teacher
Health Teacher – PT
Spanish Teacher – PT
Teaching Assistants – grades 3-7 (great job for a current student)
We offer very competitive salaries w/merit pay, comprehensive benefits package and a low student-teacher class ratio. Please send us your resume and cover letter to Email-kfernald@hczpromise.org. Please reference where you saw this posting. HCZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile Updated: February 22, 2012 at 10:58am
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The International School Nido de Aguilas located in Santiago, Chile, is currently looking for experienced 3rd & 4th grade teachers who are trained in Readers and Writers Workshop. We seek candidates who have a degree in Elementary Education, teacher certification, and a minimum of three years of experience as teacher. This position will begin in July 2012. We currently serve over 1,400 students (pre-school to grade 12) from the US and international business community, as well as a number of Chileans seeking a US style education. Nido salaries are competitive and other benefits include a tuition waiver for school age children, housing allowance, health and life insurance, a retirement plan contribution, and annual home leave after the initial two year contract. If interested in applying for this position, please contact Michael Allen via email at mallen@nido.cl.
Contact: Michael Allen, Principal
Email: mallen@nido.cl
Website: www.nido.cl
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Media Technician Intern Updated: February 8, 2012 at 5:45pm
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For each of these conferences we require a multitude of AV/Tech and general Media support. The intern will help professional staff provide support in a variety of technological needs – specifically during the days/weeks of the conference. You will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of all media equipment in our inventory and that of the college (consoles, carts, doc cams, console & laptop PCs & Macs, LCD projectors, digital cameras, microphones, screens, floor/table microphone stands, cables/connectors, mixers, etc.). Beyond the conference, you will assist our Media Tech Specialist with the technology in the office and potentially web development.
We are looking for part-time interns to work 3-4 weeks around the time of our conferences, with the possibility of extended work. Interns will be expected to work four or five days (up to 40 hours) a week, depending on the events of a given day. There will be some early mornings and long days, as well as weekends. Each day is different and the work is often fast paced, with a fair amount of physical activity. Vacation time will be permitted but please note our conference dates are June 25th-29th, July 2nd-7th, August 6th-10th and August 13th-17th. Interns must be available during both the week prior to and the week of each conference. This is a paid internship opportunity, however it is also possible to have interns be self-funded by their undergraduate institution, whether through a grant, scholarship, or college credit.
For more information regarding the work we do, please visit our website: www.readingandwritingproject.com.
- Applicants must be an undergraduate student at a college or university or a recent graduate.
- Outgoing, personable, self-motivated individuals able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow directions efficiently and proficiency at prioritizing.
- Gracious and not flustered under pressure.
- AV/Computer experience is helpful, but we can train the right applicant.
- Interest in event/conference planning, AV/Tech/Media Event coordination, or related field preferred.
To apply, please submit a resume detailing relevant experience and a cover letter stating your reasons for interest as well as your goals in/for this internship to: kalei@readingandwritingproject.com
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Events Team Intern Updated: February 8, 2012 at 5:24pm
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We have flexible part-time and full-time internships available. Tentative timeframes would be May 14-July 20 and May 30-August 17 with the possibility of extended work. Each internship is designed to support one or two professional staff members during our July and August Institutes on the Teaching of Reading and Writing. The professional staff members overseeing these conferences are responsible for major aspects of event planning including, but not limited to: writing schedules of workshops and small/large group meetings, assigning rooms, handling materials, managing registration and applications and coordinating any needs for faculty teaching at the institutes.
The institutes involve a variety of micro- and macro- tasks. Ideal candidates for the events internships will be outgoing, self-motivated team players with a pension for problem solving on the spot, a sharp attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a winsome personality. Job duties include registering and directing institute participants, scheduling, administrative and office tasks, data entry, setting up and running book sales, anticipating and meeting needs of presenting faculty, staff and participants, as well as any number of unanticipated, creative errands.
Interns will be expected to work four or five days (up to 40 hours) a week, depending on the events of a given day. There will be some early mornings and long days, as well as weekends. Each day is different and the work is often fast paced, with a fair amount of physical activity. Vacation time will be permitted but please note our conference dates are June 25th-29th, July 2nd-7th, August 6th-10th and August 13th-17th. Interns must be available during both the week prior to and the week of each conference. This is a paid internship opportunity, however it is also possible to have interns be self-funded by their undergraduate institution, whether through a grant, scholarship, or college credit.
For more information regarding the work we do, please visit our website: www.readingandwritingproject.com.
- Working toward undergraduate degree at a college or university, or a recent graduate
- Outgoing, personable, self-motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to follow directions efficiently and proficiency at prioritizing
- A demonstrated record of hard work and teamwork
- Gracious and not flustered under pressure
- Strong computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office and online content management systems
- Interest in event/conference planning, education or related field preferred
To apply, please submit a resume detailing relevant experience and a cover letter stating your reasons for interest as well as your goals in/for this internship to: kalei@readingandwritingproject.com
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Editorial Intern Updated: February 8, 2012 at 4:21pm
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The editorial intern will support the Project writers in editing, formatting, collating and organizing written materials including institute schedules, instructional handout packets, and Reading and Writing Curricular Plans (grades K-8). During the days leading up to each institute, and during the institutes themselves, the editorial intern's duties will shift. He or she will join the rest of the interns to help collate, set up and distribute materials, check on rooms, assist with registration and book sales, direct participants and field their inquiries, update data bases and run errands as needed.
The ideal candidate will have a strong command of the English language and of grammar conventions, a sharp attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines, a strong work ethic, and a terrific sense of humor. An interest in the field of education is a bonus, but not required. English majors preferred.
Please note: this is a full-time internship (May 28-August 17), with the possibility of extended work.
The editorial intern will be expected to work four or five days (up to 40 hours) a week. There will be some early mornings and long days, and possibly some weekends. The work is varied and often fast paced, with a fair amount of physical activity. Vacation time will be permitted but please note that our conferences are June 25th-29th, July 2nd-7th, August 6th-10th and August 13th-17th. Interns must be available both the week prior to and the week of each institute. This is a paid internship opportunity, however it is also possible to have interns be self-funded by their undergraduate institution, whether through a grant, scholarship, or college credit.
For more information regarding the work we do, please visit our website: www.readingandwritingproject.com.
- Undergraduate student at a college or university or a recent graduate
- Personable, self-motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to follow directions efficiently and proficiency at prioritizing
- A demonstrated record of hard work and teamwork
- Strong computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office, Excel, Googledocs and online content management systems
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KIPP New Orleans Updated: February 6, 2012 at 6:20pm
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KIPP New Orleans - Teacher Openings for the 2012-2013 school year New Orleans is a hot bed for education reform and KIPP New Orleans Schools are leading the charge of proving what is possible for students. We are currently predicting that we will have openings in the following grade levels and subjects.
Please note that we require all of our teachers to have at least two years of full-time, lead teaching experience.
We are looking for K-12 teachers as well as specialists.
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TC Reading and Writing Project Updated: October 21, 2011 at 8:17pm
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Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Editorial Associate Part-time position (with possibility of full-time) Salary: $15/hour, negotiable Hours: 15-20/week This is a part time position as an Editorial Associate at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. The Project provides literacy development to New York City and schools nationwide. The person in this position is responsible for helping the editorial team in a variety of ways, must be very detail oriented and have an ability to work both independently and with a team. Candidate must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, must work well under pressure and tight deadlines, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A professional demeanor is a must. Contact Information: Send cover letter and resume to: contact@readingandwritingproject.com
