Details
Posted: 23-Dec-21
Location: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 2 Year Degree
Categories:
Early Childhood
Salary Details:
Eligible for health, dental and vision benefits; Transportation program and close proximity to MBTA; Professional development opportunities
Supervisor: Academic Dean/Dean of Faculty
Institutional Background
The Chestnut Hill School, founded in 1860 and located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a co-educational, independent school educating students from Beginners (age 3) through Grade 6. The School lives its mission of academic excellence, diversity and community, believing strongly that all must be in place in order for graduates to have a deep sense of themselves as thoughtful students, skilled learners, and confident leaders who will become responsible, contributing members of the world. CHS prides itself on graduates who stand up for their beliefs, express their thoughts, and care about the rights and feelings of others. Most of all, CHS is seeking individuals willing to join a strong, warm and deeply committed diverse school community.
Position Summary
The Associate Teacher supports the Lead Teachers in the implementation of the Beginner's program by contributing to a positive and consistent classroom environment for children and by their general participation in classroom routines. In addition, the Associate will have regular opportunities to carry some higher-level teaching responsibilities as outlined below, always in collaboration with and with the approval of lead teachers.
The Associate Teacher will:
- Support the lead teacher to facilitate lessons in all subject areas
- Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
- Respectfully engage with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, family configurations, and beliefs
- Attend all Special Subject Classes
- Attend regular planning, grade-level and teacher meetings, including parent-teacher conferences
- Maintain open two-way communication with lead teacher
- Assist with documenting student learning with photos and videos.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working with children
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Core competencies:
Equity and inclusion
Employee lives the stated mission of the school, and values and respects diversity in all facets of school life. Employee promotes equity and inclusion in work with students, families, and colleagues.
Collaboration
In keeping with Chestnut Hill School’s commitment to a strong community, employee exemplifies cooperation and collaboration, demonstrates leadership when necessary, is a supportive team member when needed, and assists others to ensure deadlines and goals are met.
Communication
Employee exercises clear, constructive, and appropriate communication with students, colleagues and administration in written and verbal communication.
Critical observation and problem-solving
Employee shows ability to not only gather information but to also interpret, analyze, and suggest next steps based upon data. Employee assessed problems and utilized all available resources to resolve challenges through proper channels.