Grades 2-3 Teacher
Birches School seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative co-teacher for a 2nd/3rd-grade combined classroom beginning in August 2026.
About Birches School: Birches School is an independent K-8 school located in Lincoln, MA. We aim 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.
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. Every community member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.
Summary of Position: The Grades 2-3 Teacher position pairs two experienced teachers with a strong desire for collaboration in curriculum design and co-teaching in a mixed-grade elementary classroom. The position allows dynamic teachers to partner in the design and implementation of thematic units, with concentrations in reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics, that cultivate students' academic and social development.
Birches seeks teaching faculty who demonstrate an interest in fully participating in the life and activities of a highly engaging elementary and middle school and who will help further Birches’ mission. Successful candidates will exhibit a great work ethic, cultural competency, strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to inspire young people.
Primary Responsibilities:
Model and instill a love of learning and inquiry among students
Co-lead student-centered classroom instruction and activities daily in reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics
Co-design thematic curriculum based on nature-based, social justice, and student interest themes
Implement social curriculum based on the Responsive Classroom model, helping students problem solve and use appropriate language when interacting with one another
Differentiate the curriculum based on student needs and performance with a flexible and engaging curriculum
Monitor student performance using informal and formal assessments throughout the school year, including student goal setting, progress reports, 1:1 conferences, rubrics, reading inventories, etc.
Communicate important changes or observations with parents/guardians on an ongoing basis throughout the school year
Possess flexibility, eagerness for growth, and passion for the philosophy of the school
Attend routine staff meetings and cover regular lunch and recess duties
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field. A master’s degree in education or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience working with elementary students
Demonstrated experience with multicultural and anti-bias teaching strategies and materials that reflect cultural competence
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume as a PDF, along with any other supporting materials in standard formats, 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.