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Nashoba Brooks School is an independent school for all genders, age 3-Grade 3; girls, Grades 4-8. The School is committed to personal excellence in academics, athletics and the arts within its mission of preparing students for “…a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world.” We believe that diversity enriches and strengthens community and challenges individuals to become agents of change in creating a more fair and equitable world. 

Summary

Nashoba Brooks School seeks candidates for the part-time, 10-month position of Extended Day Teacher. The Extended Day Teacher works Monday through Friday from 12:30-5:30 p.m. All employees at Nashoba Brooks School are expected to model the mission of the School and core values of the School to create a student-centered, mission-driven learning environment for students.  

Responsibilities

Strong candidates will demonstrate experience with and proficiency in:

• identifying and effectively addressing issues pertaining to students in Preschool through Grade 3, 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 (Grades 1-3).
• 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 – 9.
• 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 Extended Day teacher 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:  ed@nashobabrooks.org 

www.nashobabrooks.org