What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Teacher Pre-Kindergarten position at The Park School?
About the Park School
The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in
education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining high standards of
scholarship with encouragement for each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school
community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity,
appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty
encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become a
contributing member of the community.
The Associate Teacher Pre-Kindergarten is a member of the School’s Lower Division and reports to the
Lower Division head. This full-time, 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with
faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals.
Responsibilities
● Support the Head Teacher to facilitate lessons in all subject areas
● Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and
diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
● Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning; pursue professional development in all areas of Early
Childhood education
● Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for
positive and productive student behavior
● Respectfully engage with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, family
configurations, and beliefs.
● Assist with documenting student learning with photos and videos
● Participate in weekly Grade Level team meetings
● Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectation
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree required
● Experience teaching, preferably Pre-K level
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning
& experience in working in a culturally diverse community.
● Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and other adults, organizational, and
communication skills
● Demonstrated technology skills, familiarity with Seesaw and other educational technology tools
preferred
● Creative problem-solving skills, a positive attitude that allows one to cooperate and collaborate
effectively with others
● Ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.
● Maintain focus and adaptability in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.
● Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict with students and families in a timely
manner.
● Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the School,
such as Veracross, SchoolPass, Atlas etc.
Physical Requirements:
● The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30 minute periods of time.
● The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf,
gravel, asphalt, etc.).
● The ability to lead, supervise and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including
all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of
emergency.
● The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students.
● The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
● The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead.
● The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs.
● The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.
Application Information
● Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter,
leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references, including two present
or past supervisors.
● The compensation range for this role is $57,960.00 annually. Actual salaries will vary depending
on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees received, years of teaching experience,
and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of
any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
● Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age,
sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual
orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military
service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective
hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment,
education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
● We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have
demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
● Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will
not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for
this role.
The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in
education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining high standards of
scholarship with encouragement for each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school
community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity,
appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty
encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become a
contributing member of the community.
The Associate Teacher Pre-Kindergarten is a member of the School’s Lower Division and reports to the
Lower Division head. This full-time, 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with
faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals.
Responsibilities
● Support the Head Teacher to facilitate lessons in all subject areas
● Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and
diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
● Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning; pursue professional development in all areas of Early
Childhood education
● Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for
positive and productive student behavior
● Respectfully engage with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, family
configurations, and beliefs.
● Assist with documenting student learning with photos and videos
● Participate in weekly Grade Level team meetings
● Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectation
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree required
● Experience teaching, preferably Pre-K level
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning
& experience in working in a culturally diverse community.
● Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and other adults, organizational, and
communication skills
● Demonstrated technology skills, familiarity with Seesaw and other educational technology tools
preferred
● Creative problem-solving skills, a positive attitude that allows one to cooperate and collaborate
effectively with others
● Ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.
● Maintain focus and adaptability in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.
● Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict with students and families in a timely
manner.
● Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the School,
such as Veracross, SchoolPass, Atlas etc.
Physical Requirements:
● The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30 minute periods of time.
● The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf,
gravel, asphalt, etc.).
● The ability to lead, supervise and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including
all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of
emergency.
● The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students.
● The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
● The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead.
● The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs.
● The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.
Application Information
● Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter,
leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references, including two present
or past supervisors.
● The compensation range for this role is $57,960.00 annually. Actual salaries will vary depending
on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees received, years of teaching experience,
and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of
any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
● Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age,
sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual
orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military
service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective
hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment,
education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
● We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have
demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
● Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will
not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for
this role.
Salary : $57,960