Associate Teacher Pre-Kindergarten at The Park School

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

57960.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Social-Emotional Development, Diversity Equity And Inclusion, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Educational Technology, Conflict Resolution, Student Documentation, Adaptability

Industry

Description

About the Park School The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining high standards of scholarship with encouragement for each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become a contributing member of the community. The Associate Teacher Pre-Kindergarten is a member of the School’s Lower Division and reports to the Lower Division head. This full-time, 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals. Responsibilities ● Support the Head Teacher to facilitate lessons in all subject areas ● Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development ● Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning; pursue professional development in all areas of Early Childhood education ● Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior ● Respectfully engage with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, family configurations, and beliefs. ● Assist with documenting student learning with photos and videos ● Participate in weekly Grade Level team meetings ● Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectation Qualifications ● Bachelor’s Degree required ● Experience teaching, preferably Pre-K level ● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning & experience in working in a culturally diverse community. ● Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and other adults, organizational, and communication skills ● Demonstrated technology skills, familiarity with Seesaw and other educational technology tools preferred ● Creative problem-solving skills, a positive attitude that allows one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others ● Ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment. ● Maintain focus and adaptability in an energetic and, at times, loud environment. ● Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict with students and families in a timely manner. ● Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the School, such as Veracross, SchoolPass, Atlas etc. Physical Requirements: ● The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30 minute periods of time. ● The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.). ● The ability to lead, supervise and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency. ● The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students. ● The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions. ● The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead. ● The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs. ● The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment. Application Information ● Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references, including two present or past supervisors. ● The compensation range for this role is $57,960.00 annually. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees received, years of teaching experience, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer. ● Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs. ● We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. ● Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.

Responsibilities

The Associate Teacher supports the Head Teacher in facilitating lessons across all subject areas for Pre-K students. They are responsible for guiding students' social-emotional development and collaborating on diverse, multicultural curricular goals.