Work at McGillis

The McGillis School in Salt Lake City, UT, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Lower School Director to start in the 2025-26 school year. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com. 

 

The McGillis School, a progressive K-8 independent school in Salt Lake City, seeks an innovative, dynamic, and compassionate academic leader for its Lower School division beginning July 1, 2025. The Lower School Director will enthusiastically embrace and advance the School’s mission, lead and support a dedicated faculty, and joyfully interact with students. The School seeks a leader who is passionate and knowledgeable about progressive education, embraces our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensures continued innovation, and promotes our values. We seek a collaborative learner and leader who loves elementary-age students, is excited by and supportive of our mission, vision, purpose, and values, and is adept at leading a group of dedicated teachers, with the ultimate goal of creating students who are committed and able to repair the world.

The McGillis School, an established, independent K-8 school in Salt Lake City, Utah has an opening for a full-time Reading Interventionist teacher in our Lower School beginning as soon as possible.

 

Our mission is to educate children and instill in our students a love of learning and the abilities to think critically, live ethically, and appreciate the value of each individual. Our school is built on the premise that diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. As a school founded on Jewish values, culture, and history, we understand how vital it is to hear, understand, and learn from those who have been marginalized. We believe a diverse, inclusive community is essential to a rich educational experience, and we support each person in our community to reach their full potential. Commitment to this work is crucial for the long-term viability and success of our school.

 

Position Description
The role of a Lower School Reading Interventionist is to provide Tier 2 reading interventions and to collect data for identified students. Reading Intervention is based in the Science of Reading and focuses on systematic and explicit phonics and phonemic awareness instruction. As part of this role, the Reading Interventionist is expected to progress monitor and administer benchmark assessments to students. This position also plays an integral role in facilitating, coaching and collaborating with classroom teachers on best practices of reading instruction.

Reading Intervention Teacher Responsibilities:
● Create and sustain a classroom culture based on the mission and values of the school.
● Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children as a priority.
● Plan and teach K-5th grade Reading Intervention groups rooted in the science of reading.
● Implement appropriate progress monitoring based on goals and interventions.
● Create and manage a positive and structured small group environment for learning.
● Participate in Student Support Team meetings regarding planning, student progress, interventions, accommodations, etc.
● Collaborate, coach and consult with classroom teachers on the best practices of reading instruction.
● Supervise recess and lunch according to duty schedules, monitor student safety at all times.
● Attend and participate positively in faculty meetings and school events.
● Fosters professional and clear communication with colleagues.
● Engage in professional development opportunities, as well as in the professional growth model specific to The McGillis School.
● Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times.

● Participate in co-curricular program opportunities specific to The McGillis School (Family Group, Shabbat, Advisory, etc.)
● Be patient, positive, and find joy in the journey of promoting a lifelong love of learning (limud l’shma).

 

Interested candidates should apply here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Melinda Kaufman, Director of Academic Affairs, at mkaufman@mcgillisschool.org 

The McGillis School is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic substitute educators to work with students in grades K to 8 on a per diem basis. Certification and 3-5 years teaching experience preferred. The most desirable candidates will also be able to demonstrate proficiency using digital and online platforms for remote instruction as well as proven effectiveness as a classroom teacher in a brick-and-mortar setting.

 

Job Responsibilities will include:

• Willing to be contacted for coverage the morning of placement
• Must be able to work the full school day of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Support the teacher by implementing the daily curriculum for assigned grade level
• Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure a safe environment for all students

 

Interested candidates should apply here.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Melinda Kaufman, Director of Academic Affairs, at mkaufman@mcgillisschool.org

 

In tandem with excellent teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to embrace fully and convey effectively the qualities described in McGillis’s Purpose-Mission-Values statement, Diversity statement, and Core Program statement.

 

The McGillis School is built on the premise that diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. We believe a diverse, inclusive community is essential to a rich educational experience, and we support each person in our community to reach their full potential. This support especially extends to our teaching faculty. We offer competitive pay and benefits and have a strong commitment for supporting the professional development of our employees. We encourage applicants who feel McGillis’s values resonate strongly with them to apply.