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 an Associate Transitional Kindergarten and Extended Day Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The associate transitional kindergarten and extended day teacher is a full-time position in our transitional kindergarten and extended day programs. The associate transitional kindergarten and extended day teacher works Monday through Friday from 9:30 am. -  5:30 pm. The associate transitional kindergarten and extended day teacher supports the transitional kindergarten program by partnering with a lead teacher in a classroom in the mornings and extended day in the afternoons. 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

The associate transitional kindergarten and extended day teacher is responsible for: 

• Working closely with teaching and administrative employees to support the educational, social and emotional development of students.
• Collaborating with teaching team members and the student support team to identify and support student learning needs.
• Modeling excellent 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.
• Supporting effective communication and collaboration within the Lower School team.
• Supporting student safety through a demonstrated commitment to emergency response training.
• Implementing lesson plans and assisting in developing curricular activities that promote collaborative and integrated learning.
• Collaborative planning for and facilitation of Extended Day (Preschool - Grade 3)
• Creating and supporting routines that recognize the importance of active engagement that is developmentally appropriate and intellectually stimulating.
• Assisting in maintaining observational records for each child.
• Communicating effectively with parents through informal daily interactions, email, telephone and periodic written reports.
• Actively pursuing and integrating relevant professional development opportunities.
• Supporting the School community and culture through additional duties such as student supervision, attending community events, etc.
• Engaging effectively in a dynamic learning environment by demonstrating flexibility and the willingness to contribute to the broader community.

Skills

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent knowledge in teaching early childhood education.
• Excellence in integrated curriculum development, lesson planning, technology integration, and use of formative assessments for preschool students.
• Commitment to inspiring curiosity and creativity through play and place-based education utilizing our 30-acre campus.
• Excellent 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.
• An understanding of a co-teaching model and 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 to nine 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.
• 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: Tim Croft, Assistant Head of Lower School  www.nashobabrooks.org    

About Nashoba Brooks School

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.” Nashoba Brooks believes that diversity enriches and strengthens community and challenges individuals to become agents of change in creating a more fair and equitable world. Campus highlights include two gyms; two science centers; a dining-meeting commons; and a dedicated arts building with music labs, visual arts studios, and an auditorium with a performance stage. Over 90 percent of the Middle School girls participate in interscholastic athletics. Service learning is embedded in the curriculum at every level, and students are actively engaged in making connections to the community. Situated on nearly 30 acres of woodlands and former farm fields, Nashoba Brooks is two miles from the center of Concord, Massachusetts.

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