Lower Division Grade 1 Teacher

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 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 a
contributing member of the community.
The Grade 1 Teacher 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
● Design, plan, and implement student-centered lessons that demonstrate a deep understanding of
the academic discipline, curriculum, instruction, child development, and best practices, aligned
with the goals and mission of The Park School
● Update documentation of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment
● Maintain records of individual student progress and achievement
● Regularly communicate with families about classroom happenings and student progress
● Complete administrative tasks and duties (ex: lunch, recess, carpool) as assigned (student
supervision, attendance, reporting, documenting curriculum, etc.)
● Establish and implement expectations for student safety and conduct; and procedures and
routines, consistent with Park School policies
● Participate in the school community and in all school activities, including faculty and committee
work, school duties, and activities such as clubs and assemblies (e.g., Grandparents & Special
Friends Day, Yule festival, May Day etc.).
● Meaningfully integrate technologies into class lessons, for online learning as well as in school
learning
● Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for
positive and productive student behavior
● Collaborate with the office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging to keep multiculturalism
and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development

● Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community by engaging in meetings,
discussions, committees, task forces, and professional development.
● Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and academic
excellence are emphasized as core values of Park
● Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectations

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
● Three (3) to five (5) years of teaching experience at the elementary school level is preferred.
● Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other adults.
● Strong communication skills, including experience in writing student comments and other
school-related documents.
● High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning
& experience in working in a culturally diverse community.
● Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development and innovative practices that
support student growth.
● Ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.
● Skill in differentiating instruction.
● 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.
● 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, 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 (or 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 based on a faculty scale of 65,420 to 139,580 annually.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees
received, years of lead 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