The Position

Jackson Walnut Park School seeks full-time Classroom Teachers (Grades 1 & 2) for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Broad responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering the classroom curriculum in language arts, math, science and social studies, along with the religious and values-based curriculum aligned with our mission
• Establishing and maintaining expectations for student behavior, supporting students in understanding community standards with positive reinforcement and guidance.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistency of program, to develop curriculum and to coordinate activities and interdisciplinary projects
• Communicating regularly and effectively with parents about student progress, both formally (report cards, progress reports, etc…) and informally (phone calls, emails, etc…)
• Participating fully in the life of the school, including scheduled extra duties (playground supervision, lunchroom supervision, etc…) and attending after hours events (Admissions events, school performances, etc…) that reflect commitment to the success of the school and the development of the whole child
• Pursuing relevant professional development opportunities and demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning
• Planning and delivering curriculum effectively through distance learning methods should the need arise
• Conducting one’s self in a manner consistent with the school’s mission and values, and as a role model for the young people in our charge

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree with a major in elementary education, with a preference for an advance degree.  She/he will have at least two years prior experience, with a track record of success working with children in a classroom setting.  Pluses include: Independent or Catholic school experience, familiarity with Lucy Calkins, enVision math, Responsive Classroom practices, experience and facility with educational technology platforms (especially Google Classroom, Zoom).  

About Jackson Walnut Park School

Jackson Walnut Park School is an early childhood and primary school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Located in an historic neighborhood in Newton, JWP features an accredited Montessori early childhood program and a K-6 independent school in the Catholic tradition. The school offers a rich, discovery-based curriculum, which includes STEAM education at all grades, an elementary school language arts program that follows Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study, the Responsive Classroom social and emotional learning (SEL) program, and foundations in three languages by sixth grade: Spanish, Mandarin and Latin. A vibrant arts program, diverse after school activities and childcare options, and a caring, values-based community that espouses the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston support the development of well-rounded children who, in the words of our mission, “love learning, love God, and love one another.”

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