Liberal arts Jobs in Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

The Ivy Street School is a small, year-round, private residential special education school committed to advancing equity and access for young people living with disabilities. We serve neurodiverse adolescents ages 13-22. We support the whole child through a student-first model that is driven by collaboration, a willingness to think big, and a commitment to knowing our students well.

We believe that every student is exceptional and at Ivy Street, we work tirelessly to create the educational and therapeutic conditions for our students to thrive. As a community, we are focused on the immediate needs of our scholars with an unwavering eye on their future needs and the concrete plans to achieve it. Our multidisciplinary team works to create rich and meaningful experiences that will nurture learning and prepare our students for their transition into adulthood and independent living. While our classrooms have four walls, we consider Boston our second classroom and our students are often making meaning and deepening learning throughout the city.

SUMMARY

Ivy Street is searching for a charismatic energized Culinary Arts Teacher to bring new ideas and programming to Ivy Street students. The Culinary Arts program consists of one teacher and two teaching assistants who work together as a team and are responsible for the instruction, training, and career preparation necessary for students to gain knowledge and comfortability in a kitchen environment. Ivy Street is for those who desire to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and serves a population were their efforts matter. Managing not only classes and student workers also managing the lunch and dinner services at Ivy Street School daily.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Teamwork

• Develop and facilitate responsive and engaging lessons based on student interest and learning styles
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the diverse learning styles and needs of students, incorporating a Project-Based Learning framework for appropriate curricular units
• Build healthy and meaningful relationships with students through the ARC model
• Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team as needed to assess student progress and determine additional supports or interventions for areas of additional treatment needs
• Weekly attendance in the Teacher Department Meeting
• As needed attendance in monthly internal Progress Team meetings (PPAM) for specific student neds
• Attend monthly Teacher Professional Development
• Attend monthly All Staff Professional Development

Kitchen Oversight & Regulations

SUPERVISORY

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION

Schedule : Full-time in person, Monday-Friday 7 : 00-3 : 00pm

At the Ivy Street School, we know that educators have the power to create a transformative learning experience for young people. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated culinary arts teacher who is eager to join a school community that prioritizes student learning through a commitment to supporting our educators. We recognize your expertise, passion, and commitment to accelerating outcomes for students, and we’re on a mission to make it worth your while to teach here.

Here’s why our educators love working at Ivy Street :

As a school community, we recognize and celebrate the expertise of our teaching staff. If you are an educator looking to elevate your career and make an impact on the lives of neurodivergent young people, we hope you will consider applying for the Culinary Arts Teacher position at Ivy Street.

Benefits :

Frequent walking, standing, and driving. Must be able to maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to lift and / or carry lightweight and moderately heavy objects. Must be able to assist in lifting and transferring participants. Must be able to implement safety restraint procedures in response to emergencies or treatment plans and apply First Aid and CPR

In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation.