Careers at Tower

We're glad that you are exploring Tower School for your career—whether you are an experienced educator or administrator, or looking for your first opportunity out of college. Most often, employment opportunities are posted in the spring for the following fall, but we encourage applicants to connect with us and get to know our community of learners and educators. If you don’t see an opening that fits your next career goal, but feel passionate about education, email us with your resume and cover letter.

We look forward to beginning a conversation with you.

Career Opportunities

Club T.E.D. Tower's Extended Day Program

We are looking for a dynamic person to join our Club T.E.D. Extended Day that will represent the Tower School as a member of their afternoon program. In this setting this person should be able to collaborate as a member of a teaching faculty, supervising students and encouraging social, physical, and intellectual growth within students. Ultimately a Club T.E.D. teacher should be a friendly, approachable individual with a passion for teaching.

Hours
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday, must work at least 2 days per week

Extended Day Teacher Responsibilities:

● Participate in developing and implementing high-quality educational, recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for students each day
● Oversee daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing a student’s social emotional and gross motor skills.
● Assists in supporting positive behavior of students in a respectful manner
● Focus on safety, cooperative play, and fun
● Assist students with assignments and homework.
● Prepare materials and equipment as needed.
● Interact with students to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment.
● Ensure that all school rules, policies and guidelines are followed.
● Maintain overall professional personal appearance

Extended Day Teacher Qualifications:

● Experience in education, or degree preferred but not required.
● Experience working in a school setting.
● Prior experience working with children, a plus
● Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
● Knowledge of child behavior.
● Communicates and interacts regularly and appropriately with students, parents, and staff, maintaining positive relationships.
● Ability to work with children in a friendly, calm and patient manner.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to set rules and guidelines.
● Organizational skills.
● Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
● Must pass a CORI/SORI background check
● Upon hire, successful completion of First Aid and CPR certification

Application Process

Email your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest to clubted@towerschool.org
Add “Club T.E.D. Extended Day Teacher” to the subject line.
We look forward to receiving your resume/cover letter and will respond to each applicant to confirm receipt.
Tower School is an equal opportunity employer. Tower does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran or active military status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

Substitute Teacher

Founded in 1912, Tower School is an independent PreK-8 school located in Marblehead, MA. Our mission is to teach our students to think critically and creatively, to develop joyful curiosity, to embrace challenge and apply their knowledge with confidence, and to thrive within a community rich with diverse perspectives and talents.

Tower seeks substitute teachers who demonstrate an interest in participating fully in the life and activities of a highly engaging elementary and middle school and will contribute to furthering Tower’s mission.

Tower is hiring substitute teachers to start immediately on an as-needed basis for both classroom and extended day program coverage.

Preferred candidates will have:

A bachelor’s degree
Experience working with children
CORI check will be provided following interview with Division Heads.

Tower School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tower welcomes candidates who would add to the racial, cultural and gender balance of the School community. A classroom teaching position is physically demanding and qualified candidates will need to exhibit appropriate abilities. Appropriate accommodations can be made where necessary.

Please email a resume to patti.gillis@towerschool.org.

Custodian/Light Maintenance Worker

Summary:

The Custodian/Light Maintenance Worker will be responsible for performing second shift custodial, maintenance, event preparation and safety/security functions for the purpose of ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clean assigned facilities and/or grounds to a high level of workmanship using a variety of techniques including, but not limited to:

Dry and damp mopping floors.
Cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting surfaces.
Vacuuming and removing stains from carpets and other surfaces. o Emptying and cleaning of trash receptacles and recycling bins.
Stripping and waxing tile and other flooring.
Carpet cleaning

Shovel snow or operate power snow removal equipment as required
Operate lawn equipment as required
Set up and take down furniture, refreshments, or other items needed for events on campus
Replenish classroom, break room, and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.)
Complete assigned work plans on time and on schedule
Clean and maintain all machines and other equipment used in carrying out custodial duties
Store all custodial supplies and equipment in a safe and organized manner
Assist the Tower School faculty & staff in meeting any unexpected needs
Ensure prompt response to and execution of all custodial work orders
As needed, may be responsible for the completion of other work orders
Lock and alarm the school building in conformance with campus safety practices
Ensure safety by utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Weekend and off-shift work required during inclement weather
Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Competency in specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the operations of the job, including operating equipment used in industrial cleaning and maintenance and the use of common tools.
Knowledge of appropriate safety techniques to conduct work in a safe and responsible manner, and to handle any chemicals or other potentially hazardous materials using appropriate safety measures.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, and to maintain professional relationships with other employees, parents and contractors.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, and to work with constant interruptions.
Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks.
Successful criminal background investigation, fingerprinting and completion of Form I-9 Employment Authorization (with valid ID)
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and rules promulgated by the school.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A minimum of 3 years of custodial experience
Ability to read and communicate orally in English

Schedule Requirements:

School year schedule : Monday through Friday 12:30 to 9:00 pm

Summer schedule : Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:30 pm

Physical Requirements:

Standing for extended periods of time
Walking across campus under a variety of weather conditions
Removing snow
Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds
Stooping, bending, reaching and kneeling
Going up and down stairs several times a day
Driving
Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions; occasional requirement to work outdoors in extremely hot or cold temperatures

To Apply:

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Patti Gillis, Academic Administrative Associate at patti.gillis@towerschool.org.

About Tower School:

Tower School in Marblehead is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs. https://www.towerschool.org/

Competitive salary and benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We Are Ambitious for Our Students.

Discover Tower—where young minds flourish and children thrive; where an ambition for children's future begins with their childhood; where critical thinking and deep knowledge are ignited by joy and creativity. At Tower, academic challenge prepares students with the skills and mindset for success in a dynamic, collaborative world.

Tower School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnicity in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.