After School Program Teacher

Faculty / Part-Time

Nashoba Brooks School, Concord, MA

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 candidates for the part-time, 10-month position of after-school program teacher. The after-school program teacher works Tuesdays from 12:00-4:00 p.m. and is per diem Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (generally requested for hours between 1:30-5:30 p.m.) up to 20 hours per week. Employees at Nashoba Brooks model the mission of the School and create student-centered, mission-driven learning environments for students.

 

Responsibilities

Strong candidates will demonstrate experience with and proficiency in:

  • Identifying and effectively addressing issues pertaining to students in Preschool through Grade 8, their learning and their development.
  • Creating predictable and flexible routines.
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans that balance moments for free choice and structured time
  • Supervise afterschool homework.
  • Assisting in developing activities that complement the academic day curriculum and promote development of gross and fine motor skills, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and collaborative play-based learning opportunities.
  • Embracing the importance of outdoor play on a daily basis.
  • Supervising students in the classroom and during outdoor play.
  • Maintaining observational records for each child.
  • Communicating effectively with caregivers about curriculum as well as student engagement, learning, and growth.
  • Participating in relevant professional development opportunities coordinated by the director of auxiliary programs
  • Collaborating effectively with colleagues, using open and professional communication.
  • Demonstrating the ability to lift and transport small children as needed, including in urgent situations.
  • Engaging effectively in a dynamic learning community by demonstrating flexibility, the willingness to contribute to the broader community, and thoughtful response to constructive feedback. 

 

 Qualifications

  • Coursework in early childhood education.
  • Experience working with children ages 3 – 13.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to and comfort with advancing the school’s core values of diversity, service learning, and character development.
  • 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: Peggy Gaffny, Director of Auxiliary Programs 

Email: afterschool@nashobabrooks.org   

www.nashobabrooks.org    

Nashoba Brooks School

Concord, MA
Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Day
Girls, All Gender