Lower School Homeroom (parental leave)/Substitute Teacher

Nashoba Brooks School is an independent school for all genders, age 3-Grade 3; girls, Grades 4-8. The School is committed to personal excellence in academics, athletics and the arts within its mission of preparing students for “…a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world.” Nashoba Brooks believes that diversity enriches and strengthens community and challenges individuals to become agents of change in creating a more fair and equitable world. Summary Nashoba Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of a homeroom parental leave and substitute teacher. The successful candidate will serve as the parental leave Kindergarten or Grade 2 homeroom teacher for the fall of 2025 and then serve as the full-time substitute teacher for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will possess the desire to work in a dynamic school committed to continuous learning and excellence in 21st century education. A teacher at Nashoba Brooks models the mission of the School to create a student-centered, mission-driven learning environment for students. Responsibilities The lower school homeroom (parental leave) and substitute teacher is responsible for: - Creating lesson plans and developing activities that support core academic skill development. - Demonstrating facility with creating integrated curriculum units reflecting multicultural perspectives. - Identifying and effectively addressing issues pertaining to students, their learning and their development. - Meeting and communicating with parents proactively and regularly through letters, updates, Curriculum Nights, email, conferences, individualized student reports and phone conversations. - Maintaining observational records of each child. - Participating as an active member of teaching teams to support curriculum development and integration. - Serving as a substitute teacher in a variety of subject areas for the winter and spring terms. - Working closely with teaching team members and the student support team to support the educational, social and emotional development of students, as well as identify and address student learning needs. - Modeling excellent problem solving and project management skills with a commitment to viewing challenges as problems that can be solved rather than obstacles that cannot be overcome. - Supporting effective communication and collaboration within the Lower School team. - Actively pursuing and integrating relevant professional development opportunities. - Supporting the School community and culture through additional duties such as student supervision, attending community events, etc. - Engaging effectively in a dynamic learning community by demonstrating flexibility and the willingness to contribute to the broader community. - Supporting student safety through a demonstrated commitment to emergency response training. Skills Strong candidates will demonstrate: - Excellent knowledge in the teaching of early elementary school-aged children. - Excellence in integrated curriculum development, lesson planning, technology integration, and formative use of student assessments. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, which include: an ability to write detailed comments on students’ progress reports, including the ability to communicate directly, effectively, respectfully and constructively with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. - An ability to effectively differentiate curriculum to teach students with diverse learning styles. - A passion for teaching young children, as well as a deep understanding of the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of school-age children. - Proactive teacher-parent interaction and communication. - A proven track record of efficient project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to initiate and complete multiple tasks, independently or collaboratively, as required. - Proficiency with technology and technology integration to support learning. Experience - Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in elementary education required; master’s degree preferred. - Minimum of three years of experience in elementary teaching. - Commitment to ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will model professionalism, curiosity, responsibility, creativity and respect for all persons, as well as a demonstrated commitment to advancing the School’s core values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, empathy, and resilience. Application Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to: Tim Croft, Assistant Head of Lower School Email: lssub@nashobabrooks.org www.nashobabrooks.org