Jobs

The Advent School seeks teachers for anticipated openings in PreK through Second Grade during the 2024-25 academic year. 

Responsibilities & Duties

Teachers at The Advent School know their students well and use this knowledge to design and facilitate thematic, student-centered curriculum that combines academic and social-emotional learning. The Early Childhood program, designed specifically to promote our youngest students as advocates of their own learning, is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and rooted in principles of social justice. 

The Advent School’s program promotes progressive, hands-on, project-based teaching that interweaves the arts, academic skills, and social justice themes. Teachers communicate regularly with families about the curriculum and partner with them regarding their child’s progress. 

Professional Development is the cornerstone of maintaining the highest standards of education that we provide at The Advent School. In that regard each teacher is expected to engage in professional dialogue as a teacher/learner and researcher.

Required Skills & Characteristics

The Advent School is a good fit for professionals who believe in the School’s mission of education for equity and social justice. 

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and previous experience co-teaching thematic or project-based units and differentiating instruction, in addition to being:

• An advocate for anti-bias teaching, both for children and adults
• A lifelong learner that is resourceful, responsible, and collaborative
• An enthusiastic, caring practitioner who believes that their students can change the world
• A strong writer, comfortable communicating with families and colleagues

In addition, qualifications should include:

• BA/BS degree minimum.
• 2+ years of independent/public school teaching or related experience.
• An advanced degree is preferred.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter and the names of three references to Gretchen Vice, Dean of Faculty, careers@adventschool.org. In your cover letter, please include your connection to the mission of The Advent School.