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Second Grade Maternity Leave Teacher

The Advent School seeks a passionate educator to cover a Second Grade Co-teacher for a leave position for the 2026-2027.

The Second Grade Leave Co-teacher is part of the Lower School program, explicitly designed to promote our youngest students as advocates of their learning. The Early Childhood program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and rooted in principles of social justice.

This is a leave opening for a leave position from August 2026 through November 2026 which will have the potential to extend longer based on need.

Responsibilities & Duties

Teachers at The Advent School know their students well and use this knowledge to design and facilitate student-centered curriculum that combines academic and social-emotional learning. 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. For the leave position, the teacher will help design and lead lessons interweaving thematic concepts, content information, and social emotional learning.

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 strong disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge, as well as knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and previous experience co-teaching. They will also have experience with 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.

The Advent School provides salary commensurate with experience.

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