About the position: 

Shady Hill School is looking for a Kindergarten Co-Teacher (Gradehead) to join our Lower School team beginning in Fall 2026. In Kindergarten, each classroom has 2 co-teaching Gradeheads and ~20 students. Gradeheads in the Lower School are responsible for language arts/literature, social studies/history, and mathematics instruction for their classroom. Kindergarten students attend Library, Music, Movement and Science, and are supported by a part-time literacy specialist as well. This is a full-time, in-person, exempt (salaried), 10 month position (late August - mid June). 

Specific Gradehead Responsibilities:

• Co-teach the year-long, grade level assigned Thematic Study, which integrates instruction in language and literature, mathematics, science, music and art 
  • Beginners: Topics of Interest
  • Kindergarten: All About Us
  • Grade 1: Community
• Co-teach mathematics using the Illustrative Math curriculum with a focus on building student understanding
• Work closely and collaboratively with co-teacher, grade level team and department teachers to shape and refine curriculum
• Along with co-teacher, manage all classroom responsibilities, including implementing curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, utilizing a variety of approaches to teaching and assessing students
• Along with co-teacher, communicate regularly about student progress by writing reports, holding conferences with parents/guardians and meeting with other faculty and administrators to support the needs of individuals
• Monitor the social and emotional wellbeing, and academic achievement of students
• Participate in the admissions process including screening days and other admissions events as needed
• Engage in professional development to enhance inclusive teaching and leadership practices

In addition, Lower School Gradeheads share in responsibilities associated with the position or with membership on the faculty including supervision of student activities, participating in special events and outreach programs, as well as lunch and recess supervision. Gradeheads are also expected to attend opening and closing meetings (August/September and June) and other faculty meetings as scheduled and to serve on committees of the faculty. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred
• At least three years of prior early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with integrated learning through a thematic approach
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging literacy, accomplished-reader skills and the craft of writing
• Experience in helping children to construct mathematical knowledge through conceptually-based mathematics instruction that uses manipulatives and a problem-solving approach
• Effective, timely, and professional communication skills
• Employs multicultural, anti-bias, and anti-racist teaching strategies and materials that reflect cultural competence 

Finalists will be expected to teach a demonstration lesson and provide a writing sample. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $105,000. Annual salary for faculty is determined according to a step scale commensurate with experience. 

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Kindergarten Gradehead” in the subject line of the email. 

Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans and paid time off. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.

About Shady Hill School

For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in progressive elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org. Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off.

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