Kindergarten Teacher

Nashoba Brooks Employee Nashoba Brooks employees all share a passion for guiding young people as they grow. We know that in order for our students to become kind, confident, and academically successful, we must recognize, adapt to, and celebrate each individual's unique character and learning style. In hiring, we seek innovative and spirited candidates who can join our work in supporting our School's mission. We are a mission-driven and student-centered team, a learning community inside the classroom and out. We gladly immerse ourselves in as many facets of school life as we can—from coaching athletics to touring prospective families to helping cultivate our garden. We work best collaboratively and are eager to consult our peers in order to spark our own imaginations. Modeling our mission, we are driven by continuous learning through regular professional development opportunities, including on-campus seminars, national conferences, and research-focused mini-sabbaticals. If you are interested in joining our team, we look forward to hearing from you! Professional Development As a learning community, we are enthusiastic about faculty professional development. We believe that a school where adults are encouraged to grow professionally and pursue their interests will be a place where students also grow and learn with enthusiasm. Similarly, a school where adults work together and learn from one another also becomes a more collaborative and exciting place for students. To support professional growth, Nashoba Brooks School offers employees a wide range of professional development opportunities, both in-house and outside of school. In-house professional work takes many forms, but is focused primarily on bringing teachers together to consider issues of pedagogy and/or curriculum. Outside professional development opportunities include participation in local, regional, and national conferences, as well as visits to nearby schools and mini-sabbaticals to pursue a particular passion over the summer. Kindergarten Teacher Position Description 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 2026-2027 school year. The teacher is responsible for a homeroom of approximately 16 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 As a lower school homeroom teacher, this role is responsible for: Creating lesson plans and developing activities that support core academic skill development. Demonstrating facility with creating integrated curriculum units reflecting multicultural perspectives. Identifying and effectively addressing issues pertaining to students, their learning and their development. Meeting and communicating with parents proactively and regularly through letters, updates, Curriculum Nights, email, conferences, individualized student reports and phone conversations. Maintaining observational records of each child. Participating as an active member of teaching teams to support curriculum development and integration. Working closely with teaching team members and the student support team to support the educational, social and emotional development of students. 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 community by demonstrating flexibility and the willingness to contribute to the broader community. Supporting student safety through a demonstrated commitment to emergency response training. 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.

Skills Strong candidates will demonstrate:

Excellent knowledge of teaching early elementary school-aged children. Excellence in integrated curriculum development, lesson planning, technology integration, and formative 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. 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 information here for consideration. Non-Discrimination Policy The School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, disability, participation in the School's group insurance plans, receipt of medical care, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy. The Transparency in Coverage Final Rules require us to disclose information pertaining to our health plan in machine-readable files (MRFs).

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Machine Readable Files & Cost Transparency About Nashoba Brooks Nashoba Brooks School is an independent private school for all genders age 3-Grade 3, and girls in 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. Whom To Contact If we have no posted job openings and you would like to be considered for a future position at Nashoba Brooks, please send your cover letter and resume to: Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Road Concord, MA 01742