New England Innovation Academy seeks a motivated and innovative teacher to develop and teach courses in entrepreneurship for grades 7-12. The teacher will be responsible for collaborating on designing a curriculum that promotes an entrepreneurial mindset and thinking, creating and implementing lesson plans, assessing student learning, and providing guidance and support to students interested in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career. The ideal candidate will have experience in both teaching and entrepreneurship, as well as a passion for inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. The position requires maintaining a full teaching load, serving as an advisor to a small cohort of students, and actively supporting various student and residential life activities. The Entrepreneurship Teacher works collaboratively and creatively with colleagues in various curricular areas and divisions. NEIA encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning, and consider multiple perspectives when solving problems. Teachers invest in the life of the school by participating in the advising program, social and emotional learning, weekly team meetings, anti-bias training, student and residential life, and any aspects that support the student experience. Under the general supervision and guidance of the Head of Teaching & Learning, teachers prepare lesson plans, engage students with a project-based curriculum, and assess student work and performance through NEIA’s Competency-Based model. They also provide feedback, document student progress, and assign learning extensions. Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a positive learning environment, guiding and encouraging students to fulfill their academic potential a accomplish learning goals, commanding their classrooms, and responding to parent and guardian communications in a timely manner. Finally, teachers are expected to understand and utilize Human-Centered Design as a process and develop it as an ethos across the program.
The Summer Program Activity Lead will be a key member of the NEIA Next-Level Summer Program team, responsible for overseeing residential programming and ensuring a safe, engaging, and transformative experience for program participants in grades 2-12. This role is ideal for college students seeking real-world leadership experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us for a summer of impact, learning, and fun, where you’ll make a difference in the lives of young learners and gain valuable leadership experience!
The Assistant Director of College Counseling will work collaboratively with the Director of College Counseling to shape the vision for the college counseling program from grades 7-12 to meet the ever-evolving needs of the college application landscape while maintaining a student-centric, healthy, and future-focused approach. This role involves advising students, supporting the college application and selection process, managing administrative tasks, and contributing to the overall success of the college counseling program.
The Innovation Studio teacher inspires, instructs, and develops middle and high school students’ passions and curiosities and will teach students integrated design, using human-centered design as a fundamental process to develop students’ empathy, passion, and curiosity. This role will help students think deeply about the world through various lenses of human needs, positive societal impact, and environmental sustainability. The Innovation Studio teacher will enable students to take action through real-world, hands-on projects. Innovation Studio courses are semester-based, with a foundations course that all new students enroll in and the remaining program built on relevant electives. Teaching and learning revolve around a competency-based education system aligned with our Pillars: Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Human-Centered Design, Integrated & Experiential Learning, and Belonging & Togetherness. This system assesses “Pillar” competencies applicable across all subject areas and subject-specific competencies to demonstrate expertise in teaching. The NEIA values of equity, agency, and adaptability are deeply embedded in this approach, ensuring that students, or ‘innovators,’ develop skills crucial for the next generation of leaders. NEIA’s educational process extends beyond traditional classrooms, encompassing activities like advocacy groups, after-school activities, residential programs, service projects, expeditions, and internships. These activities embody and promote NEIA’s values, striving to provide an innovative, relevant, and future-focused learning experience. At its core, NEIA believes in the transformative power of empathy, curiosity, and collaboration in making a positive impact on the world.
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Career QuestionsTo provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NEIA are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. NEIA is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. NEIA will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions, in accordance with applicable law. This commitment is evident in all aspects of NEIA’s employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, benefits, and training.