Afterschool Part-Time Teacher

Birches School is an independent PreK-8 school located in Lincoln, MA. Our mission is to nurture students’ innate curiosity and creativity in harmony with the natural world. Birches students embody empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and a passion for learning. We offer a nature-based, interdisciplinary education in a supportive, vibrant, multi-age setting. The campus is rich with natural beauty, and we are committed to educating our students through the lenses of environmentalism and the joys and opportunities of our unique setting.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

  • Model and instill inquiry and a love of learning among students.

  • Supervise and participate in free play.

  • Develop and implement engaging activities and lessons.

  • Encourage and monitor social interactions between children that foster respect and positive community dynamics.

  • Collaborate closely and regularly with other teachers.

  • Maintain collaborative and professional relationships with students and parents/guardians, focusing on each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  • Communicate informally with teachers/parents/guardians on an ongoing basis throughout the school year.

  • Demonstrate flexibility, positivity, an eagerness to grow and learn, and a passion for the philosophy of the School.

  • Be an active and empowered member of a growing school, contributing to the development of the program beyond standard teaching responsibilities.

  • Participate in professional development opportunities.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume as a PDF, along with other supporting material in common formats, to employment@birchesschool.org.

For further information, please contact Serena Wilkie Gifford, Head of School, at serena.gifford@birchesschool.org.

Birches School is an equal opportunity employer. Birches does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran or active military status, or any other category protected by state, federal, or local law.