Grade 3 Teaching Assistant (Sabbatical Leave Coverage)

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 both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of 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 contributing members of the community.

The Grade 3 Teaching Assistant is a member of the school’s Lower Division and reports to the Lower Division Head. This full-time position, from January 2026 to June 2026, comes with the responsibility of working with faculty and staff to teach 3rd grade in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals.

• Working with the lead teachers to monitor the class schedule.

• Supporting all four lead teachers in their individual classrooms and across the grade level as a whole.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times, including in-between classes, and during all lunch, recess, and carpool times.
• Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Assisting in social-emotional problem-solving in an age-appropriate manner.
• Communicating with families around absences and dismissal changes. 
• Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans.
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attending all training classes and occasional faculty or PD meetings.

• A bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a teaching assistant or similar role.
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and early childhood teaching best practices.
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and able to adjust to different learning environments and structures.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching and learning & experience in working in a culturally diverse community. 
• Motivation for and interest in professional development
• Maintain focus and adaptability  in an energetic and, at times, loud environment
• Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflicts with students and families in a timely manner. 
• The ability to hold meetings in person and via supported video conference tools (i.e. Zoom or Google Meet)
• Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the school, such as Veracross and Atlas etc. 

Physical Requirements: 

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods of time.
• The ability to traverse on and 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 position oneself  (e.g.,  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  move  transport (e.g., move or drag)  25 lbs 
• The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment

• 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 annual compensation for this role is $55,570.00. 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 : $55,570