Interim Part-Time Elementary Science Teacher

The Croft School - Providence, RI

Interim Part-Time Elementary Science Teacher

Anticipated Employment Term: February 2026 - June 2026

This role is 14.5 hours per week, inclusive of teaching and preparation time.

Schedule:Mondays & Wednesdays: 12:45–4:00 PMTuesdays & Thursdays: 12:00–4:00 PM

Please note, there may be flexibility with hours (i.e., starting at 10:45 or 11:30 rather than going until 4:00).

About The Croft School

The Croft School is a young independent school on the East Side of Providence.  Having opened in Fall 2018, our school currently enrolls 225 students in Kindergarten through Grade 7.  During the 2026-27 school year, we will expand to include Grade 8, growing into a 300-student school. 

We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those concerned about the area’s existing public school (inconsistent quality; driven by standardized test outcomes) and private school (elitism; unaffordable; lack of diversity; limited innovation) options.

The Croft School is built around the following core ethos:

• Rigor
• Spark
• Heart
• Joy
• Belonging

Our program includes high-quality math, reading, and writing instruction, innovative project-based learning, age-appropriate opportunities for play and creative expression, frequent enrichment and Spanish courses, and weekly nature explorations or community trips (field study).  Further, we seek to provide our families with an exceptional experience built around convenience, community, communication, and partnership.The Croft School has sister schools in Jamaica Plain (founded 2020) and the South End neighborhood of Boston (founded 2022).

More information about our school can be found here:www.thecroftschool.org.

About The Role

The Croft School is seeking an exceptional Interim Part-Time Science Teacher to cover during a leave of absence. This role will include teaching:

• 4 weekly classes of Kindergarten science
• 4 weekly classes of Grade 1 science
• 2 weekly classes of Grade 3 science 

All Croft teachers are empowered to deliver an outstanding student program in alignment with the school’s focus on student-centeredness.  The ideal candidate sees Science learning as an opportunity for children to take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. 

The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with their students and their families, as developing close-knit, trusting connections are at the heart of The Croft School.

Qualifications and Qualities

• 3+ years of elementary education and/or science education experience
• A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning.
• Enthusiasm for designing and delivering creative, engaging lessons and theme-based projects, grounded in the Amplify curriculum.
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, team-orientation, and enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues
• Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills.
• Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
• A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States is required.

Compensation

The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities.  The compensation for this role will be between approximately $28-48/hour,commensurate with experience.Non-DiscriminationAs an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.  We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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