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Do you enjoy working with young learners and have the energy, patience, and creativity to support curious and enthusiastic toddlers?

The Sage School is seeking caring, flexible, and dependable Assistant Teachers to support our Early Childhood Program, serving children ages 21 months to 4 years. This role plays an important role in helping to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment while supporting children through play-based, sensory-rich, and hands-on learning experiences.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining experience in early childhood education within a collaborative and supportive school setting. For candidates who are a strong fit, there may be opportunities over time to grow into more consistent or full-time roles within the program.

The Sage School serves toddlers through Grade 8 students, enrolling approximately 150 students in Foxboro, MA. Sage, a school for gifted and talented students, is dedicated to offering advanced academics to students from the greater Boston and Providence areas. We are a small, cohesive, nurturing community that values the free expression of ideas, the individual contributions of our members, and all types of diversity. We are committed to the core values of Passion, Excellence, Respect, and Collaboration. The Sage School does not discriminate in its hiring practices and seeks to maximize the diversity of the school in terms of class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities/disabilities, and language.

Guided by our mission, We encourage our diverse community of gifted students to engage in academic challenges, nurture their love of learning, and cultivate their humanity so they can serve, inspire, and create impact.

Assistant Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Curriculum Implementation:
  • Support the Classroom Teacher in implementing age-appropriate, play-based curriculum and activities.
• Supervision and Care:
  • Supervise children during activities, playtime, meals, and outdoor time to ensure their safety and well-being.
  • Assist in maintaining a positive and orderly classroom environment, including managing transitions, guiding behavior, and resolving conflicts in a warm, structured and engaging manner.
  • Employ a restorative approach to establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture that encourages active participation, collaboration, and mutual respect among students.
  • Contribute to providing a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Assist the Classroom Teacher with health and safety routines, including diapering, potty training, and mealtimes.
  • Support children in developing foundational social and emotional skills, fostering independence, and encouraging curiosity.
• Assessment and Documentation:
  • Help observe and document children’s developmental milestones to provide individualized support, and maintain accurate records of their milestones, behaviors, and achievements.
• Parental Communication:
  • Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher to support open and effective communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child’s academic progress, activities, and any concerns that may arise.
  • Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher and parents to support the educational and social development of students.
• Extracurricular Involvement:
  • Participate in and contribute to extracurricular activities, events, and school programs that enhance the overall school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience working with toddlers or young children in a childcare, camp, educational, or early learning setting preferred.
• Familiarity with play-based and sensory learning approaches is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow directions, and adapt to the needs of young learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• A warm, patient, flexible approach and genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.

Reports to: Early Childhood Program Coordinator and Assistant Heads of School

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.