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Our mission at Touchstone is to cultivate a joyful learning community committed to creating a more innovative, just, and sustainable world. Touchstone seeks a Preschool and School Support Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This individual is warm, flexible, organized, and enjoys working with children of different ages. The Associate plays an important role in supporting students, teachers, and families throughout the school day.

Responsibilities include supervising the Early Bird program from 7:30-8:15 a.m., supporting the Preschool classroom from 8:15-10:00 a.m., assisting in the school office from 10:00-11:00 a.m., providing Preschool coverage from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and supporting lunch and recess supervision from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Touchstone Community School is a co-educational independent day school that enrolls approximately 75 students, ages 2.9 through 8th grade. It is located in Grafton, MA, with a five-acre island campus in Upton. Touchstone offers a progressive, hands-on environment, where a natural pace of development is respected and play, community, integrated curriculum, and social justice activism are emphasized.

We know that many talented people, particularly those from marginalized communities—including women, trans and non-binary folks, BIPOC, and people with disabilities—may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification listed. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and celebrated. Your unique skills and lived experiences will strengthen our team, and we look forward to learning more about what you can bring to this role.

An exemplary Touchstone teacher is one who is:

• Warm, patient, and nurturing with children
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to support a variety of school needs
• Dedicated to collaborating with colleagues and partnering with families
• Committed to creating inclusive environments where all children feel a sense of belonging
• Comfortable supervising children both indoors and outdoors
• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities throughout the day
• Interested in progressive education and child-centered learning

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, or related setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and families
• Commitment to anti-bias, anti-racist, and anti-homophobic education
• Appreciation for the developmental needs of young children
• Experience in or understanding of progressive education
• Commitment to anti-bias, anti-racist, and anti-homophobic education

This role will be a 27.5 hour position per week and pay between $18 and $23 per hour.

Touchstone Community School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment.

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to elisabeths@touchstoneschool.com