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Seven Hills teachers are highly competent in their subject area, have a clear teaching philosophy, compatible with Seven Hills philosophy and values, understands and tailors approaches to developmental needs and individual learning styles, sets high standards for self and students, and is organized, prepared, and disciplined in all responsibilities.

Seven Hills teachers are committed to learning how to understand and interact effectively with people from other cultures and backgrounds and to learning about and utilizing culturally responsive pedagogies.

Seven Hills teachers demonstrate a passion for teaching; sustain high levels of energy and work ethic; regularly review content, teaching methods, and the organization of teaching material; and communicate enthusiasm for students, for teaching, and for the subjects taught.

Seven Hills teachers are confident and even tempered; demonstrate a zest for life and a sense of humor; work well with teaching colleagues, parents and administrators; treat all members of the community with kindness, respect, honesty and fairness; and address problems and conflicts with honesty and integrity.

Seven Hills teachers are fully engaged in the community; attend faculty meetings, parent conferences, assemblies, and special school events, as required; proactively support students outside of class hours; are available for consultation with colleagues, students, and parents; and assumes an equitable share of roles beyond the classroom (e.g. coaching, advisory, or extra-curricular roles).

Seven Hills teachers demonstrate a genuine love of kids, engender respect and eagerness to learn, know well the developmental needs to students that age, and establish positive, supportive relationships with students, while maintaining, at all times, appropriate boundaries.

Seven Hills teacher demonstrate a passion for learning, look for new ways to reach students or hone one’s craft, seek feedback, recognize emerging problems and seek to resolve them, learn from successes and mistakes, and take an active role in planning and implementing periodic strategic enhancements to the school program.

Seven Hills teachers work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals, volunteer for and actively participates in School activities beyond the classroom, and help other teachers and staff colleagues contribute fully and continually develop.

The Seven Hills School is seeking a long term sub for Spanish for grades pre-kindergarten through fifth for the Doherty Campus.  Teaching experience and an understanding of best practices at the elementary level is a prerequisite with three or more years of teaching experience. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required with a masters degree preferred. Necessary skills include fluency in the spoken Spanish language and a mastery of the written language.  Knowledge of childhood and early adolescent development academically and socially is vital to curricular relevance for children prekindergarten through fifth grade. 

This maternity leave position, projected to run from April 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024 includes the teaching of two Pre-Algebra 6 and three Advanced Pre-Algebra 6 sections. Candidates must have, at minimum, an undergraduate degree in the field, be knowledgeable about all aspects of Algebraic instruction, and have the ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically with students of this age.  Additionally, candidates must understand and have empathy for the development of Middle School students, should be knowledgeable about appropriate curriculum and materials, and should be able to work well with able and highly motivated students, as well as students with a range of learning differences. The position requires energy, creativity, organization, and a strong commitment to a lively community of students and educators.