We are currently seeking to fill the following positions:

Current Openings

• Head Teacher (Middle School, Older Group, ages 10-14), Full-Time - apply using Indeed

• Director of Community Engagement, Development and Operations Full-Time - apply using Indeed

• Special Educator, part-time position - apply using Indeed

Applications paused - to inquire, reach using the instructions below:

Teaching Assistant

K-8 Teaching Assistant

Southshire Community School, a Vermont Independent School based in North Bennington, VT, seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant. 

About The Position

The individual in this position understands and promotes the Southshire Community School’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. 

Southshire has a strong philosophical commitment to the classroom community. Working together, teachers are expected to develop, implement, and evaluate emergent, thematic curriculum for a specific group of children while interacting with all students and teaching workshops designed to support the skill development or interests of the larger classroom community.

This position is responsible for upholding the child-centered approach that supports each student's individual needs, in accordance with the school’s mission and vision. Key job requirements include curriculum development and teaching, collaboration and communication, administrative support, and other duties necessary to the education of the school’s students.

The successful candidate will be:

• Interested in working with children of varied ages, skills, and developmental levels.

• Eager to develop skills that empower students’ independent voices, interests, and strengths using progressive educational techniques such as observation and narrative, and emergent curricula.

• Able to think and act independently to create learning experiences that support the needs of individual students and the school’s overall mission,

• Flexible with an open approach to education that embraces creativity and an ability to think out-of-the-box, 

• A lifelong learner who values the development of new knowledge and skills, 

• A team player who gains energy from multiple perspectives on individual student needs and from feedback through discussion with peers, and

• Confident working with a small group of learners in a small school environment.

Ability to pass a criminal background check and a valid driver’s license are required. 

Applying

To apply, please send:

• a cover letter (1 page),

• resume or curriculum vitae, 

• contact information for three (3) professional references (optional at time of application, required of finalists)

to jobs@southshire.org as a PDF attachment.

Southshire Community School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, religion, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admissions, or employment policies or practices. Applications from diverse candidates are encouraged.

After School Program Leader

Southshire Community School is seeking an eager individual to serve as the After School Program Leader. The after-school program at Southshire Community School is designed to provide stimulating activities under adult supervision to a small group of children aged 5 to 13 years. This is a hands-on program in which the leader is expected to guide the children in directed play, creative activities, and outdoor time. The After-School Program is from 3:00-5:15 PM, Monday through Friday, following the school calendar. Please click here to see the full job description.

If you have a genuine appreciation and respect for children, their interests, and inquiries; please submit an employment application, resume and cover letter to jobs@southshire.org.