The Associate Teacher Program at (Phillips Brooks School) PBS inspires people to be a part of the education community by deepening their experience as educators. We invite individuals who are excited to explore their future in the teaching profession to join our program.

This is a flexible program. Associate teachers will have the opportunity to work with a supportive faculty to create their own hopes and aspirations for their future career path and identity as an educators. In addition to teaching in their own classroom, associate teachers go on to varied careers and pursuits. PBS wants to inspire 21st-century educators to bring their best selves to the classroom and beyond.

PBS encourages associate teachers to think of this as a 2-to-3-year program to make the most of the experience. PBS will be committed to preparing people for their futures as educators through placement in graduate school, a lead teaching position, or many other pathways. We invite the fresh perspectives and experiences that our associates share with our community.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities and are committed to an inclusive work environment. You'll have an opportunity to contribute to an upbeat, growth-oriented professional learning community that appreciates collaboration, creativity, and an innovative approach to all aspects of school life. We strive daily to uphold our mission and core values of kindness, courage, community, and love of learning.

For more information on Phillips Brooks School, please visit www.phillipsbrooks.org

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach expertly your course of study
• Convey your enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry
• With our lead teachers, design instruction that fosters critical thinking and problem solving
• Create hands-on, project-based learning experiences
• Work with master teachers to create resources and establish milestones for student growth
• Support the well-being of every student

Associate Teacher Expectations

• Enjoy connecting with children and families
• Expand your toolbox of innovative teaching techniques through generous professional development
• Actively help develop our programs and contribute to the community beyond the classroom
• Lead by the example of your commitment to PBS’s mission and core values

Associate Teacher Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with young students preferred (e.g., summer camps, tutoring, teaching experience)
• Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to a strengths-based approach in working with children
• A growth mindset with an openness to feedback and continuous improvement
• Model lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area

How to Apply

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three to five references (including your current supervisor).

Salary Range

Full-time position ranges from $52,000 to $65,000 depending on background and teaching experience.

About Phillips Brooks School

Phillips Brooks School is an independent, co-educational day school offering a truly child-centered learning program for preschool through 5th grade, located in Menlo Park – neighboring Stanford University. PBS is a diverse community of families and educators committed to partnering in support of student learning. We offer intimate student-to-teacher ratios, ensuring that each child is known and loved by their teachers. Our Early Learning Center program engages our youngest students in creative, play-based, hands-on projects to teach early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills. Our innovative, rigorous, and research-based K–5 program blends literacy and math curricula with deep, experiential learning in world languages, visual art, music, and STEM. PBS's unmatched Emotional Intelligence program, integrated throughout the curriculum, ensures that PBS students are set up for a lifetime of being eager learners and great people.

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