General Applicant Pool in Hingham, Massachusetts at Derby Academy Trustees

Derby Academy, a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 coeducational day school located in Hingham, Massachusetts, seeks candidates for future job openings. While we are not currently hiring, we are accepting resumes to for potential future openings.

Rooted in the School’s motto, “Improve Both Mind and Heart,” Derby provides students with a joyful and rigorous academic environment.

Derby Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, color, veteran status, physical ability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any other state or federally protected classifications. Derby Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Derby Academy values inclusivity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds or who have experience in cultural competency work to apply.

Most roles require at least:

Bachelor’s degree, an appreciation of early and middle childhood, a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and interest in many content area(s) required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• an appreciation of the developmental stages of PreK - Grade 8 students;
• prior teaching experience;
• enthusiasm, flexibility, and adaptability;
• thorough understanding of positive classroom management strategies to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment;
• the ability to interpret and implement lesson plans and provide in-class and at home assignments based on the available lesson plan;
• proven ability to maintain student confidentiality;
• commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment in which students can learn and interact positively with one another;
• the ability to supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in common learning spaces, on the playground, and in the cafeteria;
• demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices;
• excellent communication skills to report to the permanent teacher and Division Head the successes and challenges of the day.

Pre-service training and CORI background check required prior to hire.