Afterschool Teacher (part-time)

Birches School, located in Lincoln, MA, is seeking a teacher to collaborate with other Afterschool staff to support K-6th-grade students in our outdoor afterschool program. This is a part-time position; the hours are Wednesdays from 12:00-3:00.

Birches School offers a nature-based, interdisciplinary education in a supportive and vibrant multi-age setting. Our campus is rich with natural beauty, and we are committed to educating our students through the lens of environmentalism and the joys of our beautiful natural setting. Equity and inclusion are core values at Birches School. We are passionate about and committed to building diversity within our K-8 school and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. 

The ideal candidate for this part-time position will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have prior experience working with children.

Primary 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 with other teachers

• Demonstrate flexibility, positivity, and an eagerness to grow and learn

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume as a PDF to employment@birchesschool.org.

Birches School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Birches School welcomes candidates who would add to the racial, cultural, and gender balance of the School community. A classroom teaching position is physically demanding, and qualified candidates must demonstrate the necessary abilities. Accommodations can be made where necessary.