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Position Summary: Associate teachers support lead teachers in implementing the Pre-K programs by contributing to a positive, consistent classroom environment for children and by participating in classroom routines. In addition, associates should have regular opportunities to assume some higher-level teaching responsibilities, as outlined below, always in collaboration with and with the approval of lead teachers.

This is a full-time, school-year position, starting August 2026.

The responsibilities of an Associate Teacher include:

• Support the mission of the school
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students
• Attend all Special Subject Classes
• Help to plan and support Formal Lessons, Morning Meeting, and Choice Time
• Participate in and support the planning for Special Events/Activities
• Attend regular planning, grade-level, and teacher meetings.
• Attend all parent-teacher conferences.
• Support the tone for behavioral expectations set by the lead teacher
• Reinforce any language, consequences, or strategies as appropriate
• Maintain open two-way communication with the lead teacher

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with children
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Chestnut Hill School Offers:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision care benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Easy access to public transportation (Chestnut Hill D Line stop) with paid MBTA passes.
• A collaborative team approach and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation through before-school or after-school care

Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical requirements, and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of this job. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive.

The employee must be able to work in a busy, high-interruption environment with moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically ascend and descend stairs regularly and move in and out of doors throughout the day, following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must be able to help supervise students at lunchtime and assist with dismissal duties periodically.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on The Chestnut Hill School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Roderick MacNeal.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chestnut Hill School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.