(7/14/08) Teaching Opportunity kindergarten

>> The A.D. Healey K-8 School in Somerville, MA has a current opening for a
>> kindergarten teacher in the Choice Program.
>>
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>> The Healey School is located in the Winter Hill section of Somerville,
>> and serves students from a wide range of ethnic and linguistic
>> backgrounds. The school values collaboration and teacher leadership, and
>> seeks candidates who are motivated to work in an urban environment and
>> apply best practices in literacy and math in the service of each
>> student's learning. The Healey is proud of its low class sizes,
>> professional development for teachers, and after-school programming for
>> students.
>>
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>> The Choice program, which makes up one of several programs at the Healey
>> School, has for 25 years featured a strong commitment to constructivist
>> education, parent involvement, and team teaching. Applicants are
>> strongly encouraged to research the Choice program on the Healey School's
>> website, and to tailor their cover letters to address these aspects of
>> the position.
>>
>> Resumes should be sent via email to Kimberly Murphy with a cc to the
>> Choice email address below:
>>
>> kmurphy@k12.somerville.ma.us
>> choicehires1@gmail.com.
>>
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>> ABOUT THE HEALEY SCHOOL:
>>
>>
>> A Title I Distinguished School 2000, the Healey is a beautiful facility
>> with state of the art technology available to students. It is located on
>> the northeast slope of Winter Hill overlooking the Mystic River and the
>> Boston skyline. With an average class size of 18, approximately 590
>> students are enrolled at the Healey School in one of four educational
>> programs:
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>> * Thirteen Choice classes K - 6
>> * Three multi-graded specialized classes for students with learning
>> disabilities.
>> * Nineteen Neighborhood classes K - 8
>> * After school programs are available for daycare, academic remediation
>> or enrichment and recreation.
>>