Grade 1 Teacher

Nashoba Brooks School is an independent school for all genders, age 3-Grade 3; girls, Grades 4-8. The School is committed to personal excellence in academics, athletics and the arts within its mission of preparing students for “...a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world.” We believe that diversity enriches and strengthens community and challenges individuals to become agents of change in creating a more fair and equitable world.

Mission

Nashoba Brooks School educates children for a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world. The School nurtures students’ growth and character, while fostering the development of each child’s personal excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.

Summary

Nashoba Brooks School seeks a full-time Grade 1 teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The teacher is responsible for a homeroom of approximately 16 students. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a passion for teaching young children, as well as a deep understanding of the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of Grade 1 students. The successful candidate will possess the desire to work in a dynamic, student-centered school committed to continuous learning and excellence in 21st century education. A teacher at Nashoba Brooks models the mission of the School and creates student-centered, mission-driven learning environments for students.

Responsibilities

As a lower school homeroom teacher, this role is responsible for:

• Creating lesson plans and developing activities that support core academic skill development.
• Demonstrating facility with creating integrated curriculum units reflecting multicultural perspectives.
• Meeting and communicating with parents proactively and regularly through letters, emails, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan and implement curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Master's degree in Elementary Education or related field preferred.
• Teaching certification or licensure in Massachusetts.
• 3+ years of experience teaching Grade 1 or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
• Passion for teaching and learning, with a commitment to creating a student-centered learning environment.