Kindergarten Teacher (Year Long 2022-2023)
Company: The Park School Brookline, MA
Location: Brookline
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
About The Park School The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8
independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in
education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic
excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the
encouragement of each child to develop to his or her greatest
potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in
which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate
the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of
learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for
intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing
members of the community. At the Park School, faculty engage
respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures,
values, configurations, and beliefs. We are in search of a
Kindergarten teacher for a one-year position for the 2022-2023
school year The Kindergarten teacher is a faculty member of the
school---s Lower Division and reports to the Lower Division Head.
The ideal candidate will bring a history of collaborative,
self-directed work as well as a good sense of humor. They will also
have at least three years of teaching experience, preferably
Kindergarten, and draw upon that understanding to inspire members
of the Park community. In addition to outstanding teaching ability,
the position requires expertise with the social and emotional needs
of this age group and the ability to balance the encouragement of
academic excellence and intellectual growth with the importance of
learning through play. Roles & Responsibilities Establish and
maintain a healthy and trusting learning environment, fostering
nurturing relationships with students Design, plan and implement
learning experiences for reading, writing, math, and social studies
Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining
expectations and support for positive and productive student
behavior Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of
curricular work and curriculum development Meaningfully integrate
technologies into the classroom Regularly communicate with families
about classroom happenings and student progress Update
documentation of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Maintain records of individual student progress and achievement
Partner with Instructional Coaches for individualized professional
development Participate fully in ongoing professional development
Participate in the school community, including faculty and
committee work, school duties, and activities such as clubs and
assemblies Qualifications Bachelor---s in Early Childhood
Education, Master---s degree preferred Excellent knowledge of child
development, latest education theories and practices, and current
trends in education and professional development Minimum of 3 years
of teaching experience, preferably Kindergarten level Experience
integrating the use of academic technology into classroom teaching
Familiarity with Lucy Calkins--- Reading and Writing programs
Experience with Wilson ---Fundations--- phonics program preferred
Application Information Please visit Park---s to complete an
application and upload your resume, cover letter,
leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five
references including two present or past supervisors. The Park
School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our
community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. The Park
School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,
ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity
and expression or family composition, or any other status protected
by applicable law in the administration of its employment,
education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and
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