Mission

Nashoba Brooks School educates children for a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world. The School nurtures students’ growth and character, while fostering the development of each child’s personal excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.

Summary

Nashoba Brooks School seeks a full-time associate preschool teacher in our multi-aged Preschool program for the 2022-2023 academic year. This position supports the morning preschool program by partnering with a lead teacher in a classroom of approximately twelve students. During the afternoon, this position supports the extended day program. The successful candidate will possess the desire to work in a dynamic, student-centered 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

Nashoba Brooks associate preschool teachers:

• Work closely with teaching and administrative employees to support the educational, social and emotional development of students.
• Work collaboratively with teaching team members, the learning specialist, and School counselor to identify and support student learning needs.
• Model effective 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.
• Support effective communication and collaboration within the Lower School team.
• Support student safety through a demonstrated commitment to emergency response training and the ability to lift and transport small children as needed.
• Collaborative planning for and facilitation of Extended Day Preschool from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
• Implement lesson plans and assist in developing activities that promote collaborative and integrated learning through play.
• Create routines that recognize the importance of outdoor play.
• Assist in maintaining observational records for each child.
• Communicate effectively with parents through informal daily interactions, email, telephone and periodic written reports.
• Actively pursue and integrate relevant professional development opportunities.
• Support the school community and culture through additional duties such as student supervision, attending community events, etc.
• Engage effectively in a dynamic learning environment by demonstrating flexibility and the willingness to contribute to the broader community.

Skills

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge in teaching early childhood education.
• Identify and effectively address issues pertaining to students in Preschool through Grade 3, their learning and their development.
• Implement lesson plans and assist in developing activities that promote collaborative and integrated learning through play.
• Possess the ability to lift and transport small children as needed, including in urgent situations.
• Engage effectively in a dynamic learning environment by demonstrating flexibility and the willingness to contribute to the broader community.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write detailed comments on students’ progress reports, and the ability to communicate directly, effectively, respectfully and constructively with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Commitment to open and effective communication.
• Effective differentiation of curriculum and instruction to teach students with diverse learning profiles.
• A passion for teaching young children, as well as an understanding of the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of three, four, and five year-olds.
• Proactive teacher-parent interaction and communication.
• Proficiency with technology and technology integration to support learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in early childhood education; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in early childhood education. 
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will model integrity, 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