NEWTOWNE SCHOOL IS HIRING
Call for Applications: Afternoon Teacher
COME JOIN THE NEWTOWNE SCHOOL FACULTY AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN THE EARLY EDUCATION FIELD!
Start date: August 26, 2024
Newtowne School, a Reggio Emilia-inspired, family cooperative preschool in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is expanding its faculty as a result of an exciting partnership with the Cambridge Preschool Program. We are seeking part-time afternoon teachers to provide Reggio-inspired education and care across our school. This position is for the academic year (September-June) with the possibility of serving as an occasional substitute teacher in the mornings and/or joining the 6-week summer program (July-mid August).
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Afternoon Teacher works with children ages 22 months to 5 years in any of our four classrooms during lunch, rest, and playful afternoon programming. This role requires flexibility and close collaboration with all faculty, including the Atelierista, Inclusion Specialist, School Coordinator, and Executive Director. It can include creative opportunities to support planning, curriculum development, and documentation for school-wide projects. Additional responsibilities include attending faculty meetings and professional development, as well as other duties assigned by the Leadership Team.
To ensure the safety and needs of students, candidates must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 10lbs., frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs., communicate with children at eye-level, climb stairs, and take walks in the community up to half a mile of distance. Newtowne School is committed to outdoor experiences; the ability to supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions (snow, rain, and heat) is required.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidates will have many of the following:
Massachusetts EEC Preschool or Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certification (both preferred) or equivalent
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in education, child development, or related field
At least three years of early childhood classroom experience
Appreciation of observation, reflection, and documentation in educational practice
Dedication to anti-bias and anti-racist curriculum and commitment to teaching for social justice
Experience supporting students with special rights
Previous involvement in a cooperative preschool and/or navigating home-school partnerships
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Excellent communication skills
Interest and/or experience in progressive, Reggio-inspired educational settings
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to our Hiring Chair at hiring@newtowneschool.org. Please note that teachers must clear a full background check before beginning to work in classrooms.
Newtowne School is committed to building and sustaining a diverse early education workforce. Teachers from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
About Newtowne School
Serving roughly 60 students, the Newtowne School’s mission is to provide a warm, caring environment that seeks to guide young children as citizens of our world. We are committed to developing children’s self-confidence and love of learning as we help them negotiate new relationships and appreciate diversity. Our Reggio-inspired community is deeply cooperative, with families, teachers, and administrators working together to create a peaceful and supportive environment for the children, both in school and as part of the larger Cambridge community.
Newtowne School offers competitive starting salaries and a robust benefit package for part-time faculty, which includes flexible spending accounts for health, transit, and dependent care, paid flexible time off (FTO), a SIMPLE IRA plan with employer matching, life and long term disability insurance, and opportunities for continued learning and professional development.