Lower School Teaching Residency

Breck School•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lower School Teaching Residency is designed to be a one to three year introduction to independent school teaching for educators new to the field. This position offers partnership with an experienced teacher to deliver a student-centered educational program. It is specifically designed to provide a developing educator the opportunity to expand curriculum knowledge and instructional proficiencies through a structured mentorship model. Day to day, this position will serve as a vital partner in translating Breck�s research-to-practice philosophy into a classroom reality. This person will grow towards leading small group instruction while providing consistent support to teachers and classrooms in fostering a positive climate in the classroom and community. Beyond the core school day, the Teaching Residency provides leadership for the Early Childhood Extended Day program, ensuring a seamless continuation of inquiry-based and high quality programming into the afternoon hours.

Requirements

Bachelor�s Degree required
Experience working in an educational setting

Nice To Haves

Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood preferred
Experience with nature-based pedagogy and/or Reggio Emilia philosophy preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the assigned teaching team to lead daily learning experiences; manages resources and supervises students in outdoor and indoor classroom settings.
Partners with the lead teacher to differentiate literacy and math lessons to meet the diverse developmental readiness of early childhood learners.
Leads the curation of science notebooks, floor journal projects and Project- Based Learning, using observation to inform instruction and make student learning visible.
Assists in the design and delivery of developmentally appropriate instruction for a variety of learners.
Assists in designing inside and outside learning spaces that naturally invite students to ask questions, explore the world, and engage deeply with the experiential and outdoor learning.
Establishes strong, responsive relationships with students, modeling respectful behavior and fostering a sense of belonging.
Demonstrates the ability to step into a lead teaching role when classroom teachers are absent or to support coverage needs across the Lower School.
Manages and leads the Early Childhood extended day environment, fostering a space that promotes respect, wonder, and social-emotional development.
Develops a collaborative relationship with the assigned teaching team through initiative, honesty, and open communication.
Commit to instructional coaching and feedback around growth and development.
Partners closely with Extended Day leadership and programming staff to align goals and ensure operational excellence.
Communicates student progress and documentation of learning projects in a timely and meaningful way.
Participates in community milestones, including Back to School Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Baccalaureate, and Commencement.
Actively participates in faculty development to broaden curricular knowledge through reading, research, and reflective practice.
Engages in continued professional learning, reflection and goal setting using the Breck Instructional Framework.
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the school, with a firm commitment to equity, inclusion, and the dignity of every human being.
Serves as a team member who supports collaboration, exhibits flexibility, and follows through with responsibilities.