Joining Commonwealth Learning Center

We welcome dynamic and enthusiastic teachers to join our team. Commonwealth Learning Center specializes in serving students who have learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. Our 1:1 model is optimal for educators who seek the reward of seeing their students make measurable long-term gains and progress to their full potential. Commonwealth Learning Center regularly accepts applications from educators who have excellent rapport with students and who want a unique opportunity to directly impact students and the community outside of a classroom setting. We seek candidates who value our mission and who thrive on teaching and learning. If the current culture in schools is causing you to reconsider your career in education, consider our community-oriented environment where teachers focus on the art of teaching.

  • No classroom management
  • No lunch or recess duty
  • No homework to grade
  • No bureaucracy
  • All positions offer access to our excellent resource rooms plus plenty of ongoing guidance and support
  • Part-time positions require a minimum of six hours weekly as well as a one-year commitment

Intrigued? Please see specific positions available below and reach out with your résumé and a cover letter addressing how your skill set meets our particular needs.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Current Openings

Part-Time Orton-Gillingham Teachers
(Needham)

Required Skills:

  • Apply a multisensory, diagnostic, prescriptive approach to customized 1:1 instruction.
  • Create focused, data-informed lesson plans specific to each individual student’s needs.
  • Collect data, monitor progress, and write narrative reports.
  • Build rapport with students K-8.

General Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have demonstrated experience using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
  • Training through OGA is highly preferred.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or special education; licensed teachers are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience working 1:1 with students K-8 is highly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

  • A solid understanding of language-based learning disabilities is strongly desired.
  • Familiarity with interpreting neuropsychological reports and IEPs is another plus.
  • Professional and personable demeanor and comfort interacting with parents/caregivers.
  • Computer literacy/technological savvy.

Location:

  • Although we are currently delivering some services virtually, we are seeking local applicants only as these positions will primarily be in-house at our Needham location.

Perks & Pay:

  • We offer a flexible schedule and professional development opportunities for OGA-trained candidates.
  • $60 per hour.

How to Apply:

  • Please submit a cover letter and current résumé via the button below.
  • Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Apply Now

Part-Time Teachers
(Needham)

Required Skills:

  • Nancibell® Visualizing and Verbalizing® Program, Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) Program, Framing Your Thoughts® Sentence Structure and Paragraph Writing (Project Read® Written Expression), or general writing.
  • Create focused, data-informed lesson plans specific to each individual student’s needs.
  • Collect data, monitor progress, and write narrative reports.
  • Build rapport with students K-8.

General Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or special education; licensed teachers are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience working 1:1 with students K-8 is highly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

  • A solid understanding of language-based learning disabilities is strongly desired.
  • Familiarity with interpreting neuropsychological reports and IEPs is another plus.
  • Professional and personable demeanor and comfort interacting with parents/caregivers.
  • Computer literacy/technological savvy.

Location:

  • Although we are currently delivering some services virtually, we are seeking local applicants only as these positions will primarily be in-house at our Needham location.

Perks & Pay:

  • We offer a flexible schedule and ask for a commitment of as few as six hours per week.
  • $50-60 per hour.

How to Apply:

  • Please submit a cover letter and current résumé via the button below.
  • Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Apply Now

Equal Employment Opportunities

We strive to ensure equal employment opportunity for all potential job candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, or any other form of discrimination protected by law.

We prohibit discrimination, bias, or harassment based on an employee’s background and/or identity.

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