Assistant Preschool Teacher

Assistant Preschool Teacher: Full-time For 2025-2026 school year About Us: Glen Urquhart School (GUS), is an independent, coeducational day school for students in Pre-K through grade eight. Located 45 minutes north of Boston in Beverly Farms, GUS was founded in 1977 with an experiential, thematic, place-based philosophy that integrates all subjects and creates opportunities for students to be passionate in their pursuit of knowledge. The Position: We seek a motivated and flexible assistant preschool school teacher who understands how young people learn and believes in differentiated and developmentally-aligned models of teaching and learning. The ideal candidate understands the importance of instruction and inspiration, is attuned to the social and emotional growth of students, and is comfortable with outdoor education. They are also a team player, who works well with others. This position is full-time and eligible for benefits. Key Responsibilities: As an independent day school, we expect teachers to become involved in the life of the school. Beyond classroom work, teachers attend weekly school meetings, school functions, and community events. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting the mission and philosophy of the school Demonstrating academic excellence through a working knowledge of GUS’s core curriculum Managing a classroom of young children with a teaching partner Organizing the classroom and establishing routines that support young children’s learning Planning lessons that are interdisciplinary and thematic Working with children in outdoor environments throughout the school year Participating in parent conferences, meeting and communicating with parents regularly Working collaboratively with all lower school teachers Keeping accurate and up-to-date records on student progress Qualifications: At GUS, we recognize that there are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at the experience of each applicant in order to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. That said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below: A bachelor’s degree Experience working with children, preferably in a preschool setting A demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive community Familiarity with the developmental needs of preschool-age students and current theories and practices that support a dynamic preschool education program Salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references with the subject line “Preschool Assistant teacher” to gusjobs@gus.org. Equal Opportunity Employer: Glen Urquhart School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.