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 contributing members of the community.

The Lower Division Permanent Substitute is a member of the school’s Lower Division and reports to the Lower Division Head. This full-time position comes with the responsibility of working as a bus monitor and with faculty and staff to support the lower division in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals.

• On campus during school hours (7:45 am - 4:45 pm) to fulfill any predetermined or as-needed coverage
• Respond to last-minute requests for coverage
• Collaborate with teachers and Divisional Administrative Assistants to fully understand and implement lesson plans while the teacher is absent, including preparation outside of classroom time and administrative classroom tasks (i.e: attendance, reporting)
• Effective and respectful classroom management skills
• Communicate with teachers around student behavior and curriculum progress while covering
• Helping with recess, lunch, and other duties in the Division when available
• Meaningfully integrate technologies into class lessons for student learning and growth, as directed by the lead teacher 
• Establish and implement expectations for student safety, conduct, procedures, and routines consistent with Park School policies 
• Participate in all school activities and events (e.g., Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Yule festival, May Day etc.) 
• Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community, which may include 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 The Park School
• Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectations

Bus Duty 

• Oversee the  attendance, safety, and drop-off of students on the bus
• Ride the bus with students (3:05 on M, T, Th, & F, and 2:10 on W), return to school, and oversee attendance for the later bus (4:30) on M, T, Th, & F
• Follow up on any incidents with division administrators 

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of teaching experience at the elementary school level is preferred.
• Ability and flexibility to adapt to different classrooms and student needs.  

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with students, colleagues, and other adults. 
• Strong communication skills, including experience in writing student comments, communicating with families, and other school-related documents.
• ​​High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching, learning, and community & experience in working in a culturally diverse school.
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development and innovative practices that support student growth.
• Skill in differentiating instruction for individual needs in the classroom. 
• Ability to think independently and problem solve.

• 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.

• Please visit Park’s career page 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 annual compensation for this role is $57,964.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees received, years of 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.