Junior Kindergarten Teacher

The Meadowbrook School of Weston•Weston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meadowbrook School of Weston is seeking a junior kindergarten educator to join its faculty for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is part-time (0.85 FTE) with hours from approximately 7:45 am to 1:00 pm, with the option to become full-time by joining the after-school faculty from approximately 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The school is exploring a full-day junior kindergarten program for the 2027-2028 school year. Meadowbrook is a mission-driven school committed to providing a well-rounded, rigorous education that often challenges students beyond their grade level, particularly in reading and math. The school seeks an educator with a background or interest in cultural competency, curriculum development, and technology integration, and an understanding of the social and emotional development of pre-kindergarteners (4-5 year olds). The role is a co-teaching position, requiring strong communication, relationship-building skills, flexibility, and collegiality. Meadowbrook's lower school faculty is a dynamic group passionate about educating young children, supporting their confidence, self-advocacy, understanding of learning, and developing skills in leadership, responsibility, and citizenship. The school encourages teacher leadership and seeks lifelong learners committed to honing their craft. Meadowbrook fosters an expansive learning environment with rigorous academics and innovative curricula to inspire, challenge, and empower students to achieve at the highest level, connect deeply with a diverse community, and courageously create change. The school strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ educators, or educators from historically underrepresented communities, emphasizing its commitment to an inclusive school experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or elementary education or related field
At least two years teaching experience in grades pre-k through 1st grade
Positive attitude and ability to work in a team/co-teaching environment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in early childhood education or elementary education or related field
Experience and understanding of developing literacy skills for this age group, including but not limited to oral language comprehension and development, phonemic awareness, phonics, emergent storytelling, and writing
Familiarity with Singapore Math and experience using a variety of manipulatives and math tools (Digi-Blocks, attribute blocks, ten frames, number bonds, etc) to teach math
Trained in Responsive Classroom

Responsibilities

Engage fully in all aspects of educating young children
Support students in their increasing confidence
Teach students how to become self-advocates
Help students develop a further understanding of how they learn
Develop valuable skills related to leadership, responsibility, and citizenship in students
Develop literacy skills for pre-kindergarteners (4-5 year olds), including oral language comprehension and development, phonemic awareness, phonics, emergent storytelling, and writing
Teach math using a variety of manipulatives and math tools (Digi-Blocks, attribute blocks, ten frames, number bonds, etc)
Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills, flexibility, and collegiality in a co-teaching environment to promote a healthy and stimulating relationship