NEWTOWNE SCHOOL IS HIRING
Job: Playgroup + Afternoon Teacher
Newtowne School, a Reggio Emilia-inspired, family cooperative preschool in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a teacher for our Pink Penguin Playgroup program (two mornings per week) and part-time teaching in our Afternoon Program (three afternoons per week). Our school consists of four classrooms that serve children aged 22 months to 5 years. This is a half-time (.5 FTE) academic year position (September-June). Two positions are available.
Newtowne School offers competitive starting salaries that are aligned with the Cambridge Preschool Program. Benefits for part-time staff include paid sick days, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, a SIMPLE IRA plan with a 3% employer match upon employment, discretionary budgets for classrooms, paid opportunities for professional development, a collegial and open-minded faculty, and connection to an engaged and loving community of families.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Two mornings per week, this teacher is responsible for designing and facilitating a nurturing, playgroup environment for children ages 0 to 3 years and their caregivers, while supporting adult skill development in observation, reflection, and play scaffolding. Three afternoons per week, this 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. Additional responsibilities include attending weekly faculty meetings and professional development, as well as other duties assigned by the Leadership Team.
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. An in-person demonstration lesson will be requested for all finalists and 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.
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidates will have many of the following:
Massachusetts EEC Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certification or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in education, child development, or related field
At least 3 years of early childhood teaching experience, including some infant/toddler experience
Proficiency in implementing inquiry-based curricula, with a focus on observation, reflection, and documentation
Dedication to anti-bias and anti-racist curriculum and commitment to teaching for social justice
Experience supporting students with special rights and engaging with Early Intervention practitioners
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Excellent communication skills
Interest and/or experience in parent education or parent coaching
About Newtowne School
Serving roughly 60 students from a wide range of life experiences, the Newtowne School’s mission is to provide a warm, caring environment that supports young children as active participants in their communities. We are committed to nurturing children’s self-confidence and love of learning, while helping them build meaningful relationships and engage with perspectives beyond their own. Our Reggio-inspired community is grounded in collaboration, with parents, teachers, and administrators working together to create a peaceful and supportive environment for children—both within the school and in the broader Cambridge community.