Open Positions
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The Croft School – Part-Time Music Teacher (South End, Boston)
Start Date: August 2024
About The Croft School
The Croft School is a young independent school in the South End neighborhood of Boston.
Having opened in September 2022, our school currently enrolls 67 students in Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten. During the 2024-25 school year, we will expand to include Grade 1. Over time, we will grow into a 300-student Preschool - Grade 6 school.
We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those concerned about the area’s existing public school (inconsistent quality; driven by standardized test outcomes) and private school (elitism; unaffordable; lack of diversity; limited innovation) options.
The Croft School is built around the following core attributes:
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Rigor and Spark
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Student-Centeredness
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Balance
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Strong Relationships
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Outstanding Teachers, Collaborative Improvement
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A Diverse, Inclusive, Anti-Racist Community
Our program includes high-quality math, reading, and writing instruction, innovative project-based learning, age-appropriate opportunities for play and creative expression, frequent enrichment and Spanish courses, and weekly nature explorations or community trips (field study). Further, we seek to provide our families with an exceptional experience built around convenience, community, communication, and partnership.
The Croft School has sister schools in Providence (founded 2018) and Jamaica Plain (founded 2020). More information about our school can be found here: www.thecroftschool.org.
About The Role
The Croft School is seeking an exceptional Part-Time Music Teacher to lead and teach the school’s music classes. This role is approximately 10-12 hours per week (Monday-Thursday) with the opportunity for additional hours through teaching an extended day music course.
All Croft teachers are empowered to design and deliver an outstanding student program in alignment with the school’s approaches to classroom climate, pedagogy, and personalization. In the case of the music teacher, the individual who fills this role will have broad discretion in crafting a music education program which helps students develop a joy and love of music; exposes students to a wide array of musical activities, practices and knowledge; and helps students begin building important musical skills.
The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with her/his students and their families, as developing close-knit, trusting connections are at the heart of The Croft School.
Qualifications and Qualities
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2+ years of early music education experience, ideally in early childhood/lower elementary school
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A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning.
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An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic, as well as a natural desire to go above and beyond to serve students and their families in both expected and unexpected ways.
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Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, and enthusiasm for being part of The Croft Schools team-oriented environment.
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Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills
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Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
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A strong desire to remain in this role for 5+ years (note: this role will grow as the school expands).
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Strong ties to and/or a long-term commitment to the Boston area.
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A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States is required.
Compensation
The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities.
Non-Discrimination
As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Next Steps
Interested candidates should send a short email of interest, along with an attached resume, to the Croft South End Head of School, Cristina Lopez (clopez@thecroftschool.org).
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The Croft School – Part-Time Music Teacher (Jamaica Plain, MA)
Start Date: August 2024
About The Croft School
The Croft School is a young independent school in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. Having opened in Fall 2020, our school currently enrolls 200 students in Preschool through Grade 3. Over time, we will grow (one grade level per year) into a 300-student Preschool - Grade 6 school. We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those concerned about the area’s existing public school (inconsistent quality; driven by standardized test outcomes) and private school (elitism; unaffordable; lack of diversity; limited innovation) options.
The Croft School is built around the following core attributes:
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Rigor and Spark
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Student-Centeredness
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Balance
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Strong Relationships
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Outstanding Teachers, Collaborative Improvement
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A Diverse, Inclusive, Anti-Racist Community
Our program includes high-quality math, reading, and writing instruction, innovative project-based learning, age-appropriate opportunities for play and creative expression, frequent enrichment and Spanish courses, and weekly nature explorations or community trips (field study). Further, we seek to provide our families with an exceptional experience built around convenience, community, communication, and partnership.
The Croft School has sister schools in Providence (founded 2018) and the South End neighborhood of Boston (founded 2022).
More information about our school can be found here: www.thecroftschool.org.
About The Role
The Croft School is seeking an exceptional Part-Time Music Teacher to lead and teach the school’s music classes.
This individual will work 4 days per week for a total of 22 hours/week, with the following schedule:
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Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 - 3:00
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Tuesday & Thursday: 11:30 - 3:00
All Croft teachers are empowered to design and deliver an outstanding student program in alignment with the school’s approaches to classroom climate, pedagogy, and personalization. In the case of the music teacher, the individual who fills this role will have broad discretion in crafting a music education program which helps students develop a joy and love of music; exposes students to a wide array of musical activities, practices and knowledge; and helps students begin building important musical skills.
The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with her/his students and their families, as developing close-knit, trusting connections are at the heart of The Croft School.
Qualifications and Qualities
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2+ years of early music education experience, ideally in lower elementary school, with a demonstrated record of success.
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A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning.
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An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic, as well as a natural desire to go above and beyond to serve students and their families in both expected and unexpected ways.
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Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, and enthusiasm for being part of The Croft Schools team-oriented environment.
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Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills
-
Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
-
A strong desire to remain in this role for 5+ years.
-
Strong ties to and/or a long-term commitment to the Boston area.
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A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States is required.
Compensation
The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities.
Non-Discrimination
As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Next Steps
Interested candidates should send a short email of interest, along with an attached resume, to the Croft JP Head of School, Peter Cipparone (pcipparone@thecroftschool.org).
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- Understanding of the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education, documentation and reflective teaching practice.
- Committed to the belief that play is how children learn.
- Well-practiced at caring for children and developing routines to create a community amongst children from several studios.
- Design the studio environment and offer materials to promote explorations consistent with the developmental needs of the children.
- Incorporate outdoor play into the flow of the afternoon.
- Ability to collaborate with a co-teacher and actively participate in faculty meetings;
- Interest and/or experience in diversity, equity and inclusion in early childhood education;
- Well organized, has strong time management skills, and is adaptable;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Committed to professional development;
- EEC teacher certified, a complete BRC will be required before joining our team;
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred;
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
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- Funded M.A. degree
- Applied experience in classrooms
- Living stipend ($30,000 annually)
- Benefit package with medical/dental/vision contributions, and flexible spending accounts for health, transit, & dependent care
- School vacation breaks (including gaps between school year and summer programs) and a bank of paid flexible time off
- Dedicated mentorship from experienced, Reggio-inspired practitioners
- Professional development and networking opportunities in early childhood professional groups
- B.A. degree in any field
- EEC preschool or infant/toddler teacher certification (or qualified to apply for EEC certification)
- Commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist education
- Commitment to supporting students with special rights using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches
- Interest in Reggio Emilia-inspired and other progressive teaching practices
- Interest in cooperative models of education and home-school partnerships
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The LEAP School seeks enthusiastic, dedicated, & caring Teachers to join our teaching team. Full Time and Part Time positions available for now, July and September, at our Lexington, Bedford, and Sudburylocations. We offer extensive training in a supportive learning environment and small class sizes. Sense of humor helpful!
Salary range: $18-27/hr.
Desired Qualifications:
- 1 year+ of experience teaching Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschoolers
- College degree
- Certified Teacher, Early Childhood Education (ECE), or Child Development Associate (CDA)
You must be EEC (Early Education & Care) qualified or in the process of becoming qualified. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, we also provide 5 weeks+ vacation time, 401k with matching, health/dental/vision insurance and real opportunities for growth.
Company Description:
What makes LEAP Special?
- Our Teachers! We are very thoughtful in our hiring process to ensure that everyone who joins our team is here to make a professional commitment to their students, families, and colleagues. Our staff are highly dedicated and talented, and they love to collaborate and welcome new teachers.
- Our Curriculum! Our program is designed to make the best use of the talents of our staff. Teachers design the curriculum for their groups based on their passions, the interests and needs of their students, and collaboration with their colleagues. Each school has a Curriculum Director whose role includes supporting teachers to be able to present their curriculum successfully.
- Our Leadership Team! Your supervisors are fully engaged to support you. They are available to regularly participate in your classroom, meet with you individually every week, and guide your professional development.
- Our calendar and schedules! Our structure allows for meetings and planning time to occur during your regular scheduled hours and the calendar includes built-in vacations throughout the year.
We could go on and on! Please schedule an interview to learn more about what a wonderful place LEAP is to do the joyful work of teaching.
If you are interested in applying, please contact dsavitz@leapschool.com.
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- ● EEC Director l or II Certification
- ● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- ● Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
- ● Previous experience in a leadership role in an early childhood setting
- ● Deep understanding of, and demonstrated experience with, the philosophies that embody our school’s mission and values
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Lincoln Nursery School
Job Summary
The Art, Environment, and Pedagogy Coordinator will connect Lincoln Nursery School teachers, studios, and community to the natural environment and art at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, support inquiry-based learning, create interactive spaces for children and the LNS community, and make LNS visible to the community, educational field, and general public. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director and faculty. The position will adapt over time and be responsive to:- The emerging curriculum of the studios and extended day program
- Annual school-wide umbrella topic
- Publication needs
- Future plans and strategies of LNS and deCordova/TTOR
- General marketing and outreach.
Job Responsibilities
- Connect LNS teachers, studios, and community to the natural environment and art at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Provide art resources for learning engagement.
- Cultivate art & nature specific content and thematic connections between LNS staff, artwork on site, deCordova curators, artists, children, studios, and LNS community
- Lead inquiry-based tours and encounters of the artwork on site for children and faculty
- Facilitate monthly meetings with teaching teams to support the development of project work in the studios based on documentation.
- Use relevant tools/protocols to guide the meetings. Record the work of the meeting on a planning sheet to make the work visible.
- In collaboration with the teaching teams, develop a library documenting project work from each studio.
- Provide support to teachers in documenting projects and conducting their own research throughout the year.
- Create interactive spaces for children and the LNS community
- Support teachers to fully use their environments as an inspiration for inquiry, “providing opportunities for children to experiment, explore, and practice cognitive skills through play.”(Suzanne Axelsson)
- Collaborate with teaching teams and children to translate ideas into immersive installations within the studios to complement emerging curriculum, inspired by the sculpture park, exhibitions, and nature
- Collaborate with teachers in expanding a materials library emphasizing open-ended and natural materials
- Make LNS visible to the community, educational field, and general public
- Curation and display of studiowork both on-site in places like the Voice Box and entryway display case and through social media, marketing, and publications
- Create content-based research on emerging topics, umbrella topic, etc, with the lens of connecting to site-based artwork and nature
- Create and maintain a Google archive of finished documentation for educators and the community, which can be exported as panels, books, articles, videos, etc., for external professional development
- Develop community-based engagement opportunities as they arise (i.e. physical outdoor activities for families, digital interactivity through LNS website)
- In conversation with LNS Director and Faculty, identify, write, and submit publications to expand visibility of LNS to larger communities
- Support LNS in external professional development opportunities when applicable
Basic Qualifications
- 3-5+ years experience in Museum Education
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Experienced in facilitating group discussions and inquiry based learning
- Experience designing interactive environments for learning
- Well organized, has strong time management skills, and is adaptable
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to professional development
- Interest and/or experience in diversity, equity and inclusion in early childhood education
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required
Additional Details
This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position. The position starts in August, 2024. Lincoln Nursery School operates on a 10 month school calendar, mid-August through mid-June. Salary is based on experience and background. The school offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare insurance contributions and a Simple IRA plan with 3% employer match. If you are interested in applying, please contact nancy@lincolnnurseryschool.org. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Features
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- Founding 4th Grade Teacher - JP Location
- Founding 1st Grade Teacher - South End Location
- Assistant Head of School - South End Location
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Job Posting
NOTE: This fee structure will begin in September 2019.
BARIN offers the service of posting Reggio-inspired jobs for individuals and schools.* This service includes displaying jobs on our website and social media pages. As we offer an ever growing menu of professional development for the community, BARIN’s Job Posting fees seek to cover our operating expenses and maintain our sustainability as an organization. With the goal of our services remaining accessible and open to all, please reach out if costs are prohibitive.
Our fee structure for Job Posting is as follows:
Fee | Service |
$25 | Individual job posting or single event promotion |
$100 | Unlimited job postings and event promotion for a year. (This yearly fee covers from September through August.) |
$250 | Unlimited job and event posting for a year, listing on website as a supporter, and a $150 donation to support individuals or organizations that are financially unable to participate in BARIN’s offerings (including scholarships to attend BARIN’s professional development events) |
*BARIN reserves the right to determine if a post if suitable for our community.
Send your job posting to bostonreggioinspiredstudygroup@gmail.com and include the link to the job posting or the job title, description, school logo / image (if available), and contact information.