Nashoba Brooks School of Concord Hiring for Kindergarten Teacher Job at Concord, MA Full Time

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.” We believe that diversity enriches and strengthens community and challenges individuals to become agents of change in creating a more fair and equitable world.

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 Kindergarten teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The teacher is responsible for a homeroom of approximately 10-12 students. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a passion for teaching young children, as well as a deep understanding of the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of 5- and 6-year-olds. 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 and creates student-centered, mission-driven learning environments for students.

Responsibilities

Nashoba Brooks teachers:

• Work closely with colleagues and administrative employees to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicate proactively with students and parents, including writing individualized student reports and participating in parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate as an active member of teaching teams to support curriculum development and integration.
• Work collaboratively with teaching team members, the learning specialist, and the School counselor to identify and address student learning needs.
• Model excellent problem solving and project management skills and 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.

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 for kindergarten students.
• 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 5- and 6-year-olds.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in early childhood education required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in early childhood teaching.
• 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: Danielle Heard, Head School

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location