Kindergarten Teacher Job Opening

Kindergarten Teacher

Brookline Public Schools

Brookline, Massachusetts

In Brookline, our mission is to ensure that every student develops the skills and knowledge to pursue a productive and fulfilling life, to participate thoughtfully in a democracy, and succeed in a diverse and evolving global society.

We set the bar high for students, so it is right that we set the bar higher for ourselves as educators. We seek teachers who can help us achieve our mission and teachers who exemplify our core values:
High Achievement for All
Excellence in Teaching
Collaboration
Respect for Human Difference
Educational Equity

Job Summary:
Lead teacher; Responsible for instruction across core content areas.

Primary responsibilities:
Create positive learning environment
Provide students with developmentally appropriate, engaging learning opportunities
Provide learning experiences which meet the needs of all students
Support the social emotional development of students
Provide students with the social skills and langauge needed to navigate their world
Meet required goals for students with IEPs or 504 plans
Create projects, visuals, supports designed to enhance direct instruction
Build positive relationships with all families
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
Develop professional relationships with colleagues
Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures

Required Qualifications:
Mass. DESE certification, PreK-2
SEI Certification
Belief in our mission and core values

Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience at the primary grade level
Experience/training with Responsive Classroom, Guided Reading, Writer’s Workshop, Differentiated Math/Math Workshop
Master’s Degree

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.