What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Teacher, Hiring Ongoing (Part Time, Benefits Eligible) position at Kingsley Montessori School?
WHAT IS AUXILIARY?
An umbrella term that covers any activity not included in the regular Kingsley school day.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Kingsley Montessori School is seeking enthusiastic and experienced educators to support our P3 – Grade 6 classrooms, and teach after school programs. Roles are available in both our Early Childhood (P3-K) and Elementary (GR 1-6) classrooms. As an After School Program Teacher, the individual will share responsibility for the After School Program student experience and develop strong partnerships with colleagues and parents. We seek reflective, intentional educators who are looking to contribute to a progressive, integrated curriculum informed by Montessori pedagogy and principles, and helping to maintain a safe and enriching learning environment for their students.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning age-appropriate curriculum and activities
- Maintaining classroom spaces
- Implementing strict safety protocols
- Collaboration with teachers to ensure continuity between classrooms and After School Program
- Assisting with the development of after school, vacation, and summer programs curriculum
- Supporting school classrooms and operations before after school hours
- Administrative duties when necessary.
This is a part-time position, with attendance at staff meetings and occasional night / weekend events outside of regular hours.
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 PM, or as agreed upon with the Director of Auxiliary Programs.
After School Teachers report to the Director of Auxiliary Programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Candidates who are close to completing their bachelor’s degree will be considered.
- Prior experience working with children and/or in education, preferably with multi-age learning environments
- Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and development
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cooperative, collaborative school community
- Commitment to meeting the needs of each child
- Successful candidates will be empathetic, flexible,collaborative, and love working with students and have a passion for working with students
Familiarity with and/or an interest in learning more about Montessori pedagogy [American Montessori Society (AMS) / Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) teaching credentials are a plus but are not required]
BENEFITS:
- Health, vision, dental and Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Matching 403b plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Qualified transportation program
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees seeking Montessori certification
TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position. Please indicate your preferred age group in this letter.
- Current resume
- List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers
ABOUT US:
Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth. We actively seek candidates whose lived experiences reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.
Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
