Toddler After School Program Teacher (Immediate Parental Leave Coverage)

Kingsley seeks applicants for an After School Program Teacher to cover a maternity leave from August 17 to December 2026. This role is a great opportunity for those interested in seeing many different facets of an independent school.

About Us

Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. We actively create such a community through our programming, professional development, and hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom coverage as needed throughout the school day, including recess, lunch, P.E. class, and other occasions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure continuity between the classroom and After School Program.
• Develop lesson plans and activities, and lead engaging hands-on lessons in collaboration with classroom teachers and other after school teachers.
• Maintain classroom spaces and implement strict safety protocols, including monitoring student attendance and safely escorting students throughout campus.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each student, including leading safe After School trips to locations off-campus.
• Observe all rules and regulations of Kingsley Montessori School and maintain professional personal appearance.
• Attend regular meetings and share responsibilities with other faculty in curriculum management, after school schedules, student needs, and the learning environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child.
• Familiarity with and/or an interest in learning more about Montessori pedagogy (AMS/AMI teaching credentials are a plus but not required).

Benefits

This is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits.

Pay

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all faculty. Faculty salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale, ensuring fair pay for those with similar teaching experience. Starting salaries typically range from $42,000 to $57,000, with the low end reflecting less experienced educators and the higher end recognizing those with over 20 years of teaching expertise.