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EMPLOYMENT   SUMMER TEACHING INTERNSHIP
At the heart of the Taft Summer School is a group of ten to twelve teaching interns selected from outstanding college juniors and seniors who express an interest in education. Each intern works with a Master Teacher in one or two classes, beginning as an observer and eventually teaching independently. This approach combines a gradual introduction to classroom teaching with a maximum amount of guidance and support from the Master Teacher. Interns also assist in the afternoon sports programs, serve as advisors to five or six summer school students, organize and chaperone various trips and activities, and live in and supervise dormitories. In essence, the interns experience each facet of boarding school faculty life, enabling them to make more informed decisions regarding their future in the teaching profession.
Interns generally assist in Science, English, and Mathematics courses, but have also been assigned to foreign languages, ESL and art classes. As members of the faculty, they are provided with a salary, free housing and board, on-campus medical attention, and teaching materials. The job demands strong commitment and, because of the residential nature of the program, interns must be available to chaperone trips and oversee dormitories on weekends. Each year, approximately half of the interns go on to teach in independent schools and, wherever possible, the Director of the Summer School provides assistance and support in their decision-making process.
Application ProcedureApplications sent after February 1st, will not be considered.
Applicants who have completed their junior or senior year and demonstrate a strong interest in a career in education should send a letter expressing their reasons for applying to the intern program, a resume, recent college transcript, and two letters of recommendation to the Director of the Summer School. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an on-campus interview.
Mail applications by February 1, 2009, to:
Stephen J. McCabe, Jr.,
Director
Taft Summer School
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
or email your resume and cover letter to summerschool@taftschool.org
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