Assistant Teacher in Kindergarten & Instructor in Afterschool Program

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 both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of 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 contributing members of the community.

The kindergarten assistant teacher and instructor in the after-school program 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

• Kindergarten Classroom:
• Support the lead teacher in all aspects of the Kindergarten program
• Assist with class transitions
• Collaborate during planning times with classroom teacher
• Assist with supervision of recess and lunch, and naps
• Transition children to after-school
• Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, weekly school duties, and activities such as (e.g., Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Yule festival, May Day etc.).
• After-School Teacher:
• Plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities for ASP students
• Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
• Actively engage and interact with ASP students
• Assure the safety and well-being of ASP students at all times
• Regularly communicate with families, colleagues, and administrators regarding student’s development at ASP
  
  

• Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience teaching, preferably Early Childhood
• Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills, a positive attitude that allows one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others
• Motivation for and interest in professional development
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• The ability to effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict 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
• Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, including a strong professional development program
• 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
  
  

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