Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

The Sage School is seeking a caring, flexible, and dependable Part-Time Kindergarten Assistant Teacher to support our Kindergarten classroom during the 2026–2027 school year. This position is approximately 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and plays an important role in helping to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment while supporting students through hands-on, student-centered learning experiences.

The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Classroom Teacher to support curriculum implementation, classroom routines, student learning, and social-emotional development. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with young learners and is interested in gaining experience in an elementary school setting within a collaborative and supportive community.

At Sage, Kindergarten students engage in challenging, student-centered learning designed to foster curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and a love of learning. The Assistant Teacher supports the Classroom Teacher in providing an environment that responds to the needs of gifted learners and diverse learning profiles.

The Sage School is an independent school serving toddlers through Grade 8, enrolling approximately 150 gifted and advanced students in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide exceptional academic challenge in a nurturing community that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect for diverse perspectives.

• Support Curriculum Implementation
• Support the Classroom Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Support the Classroom Teacher in providing engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
• Supervision and Care
• Supervise students during activities and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Assist in maintaining a positive and orderly classroom environment, including managing transitions, guiding behavior, and resolving conflicts in a warm, structured, and engaging manner.
• Employ a restorative approach to establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture that encourages active participation, collaboration, and mutual respect among students.
• Contribute to providing a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Support students in developing foundational social and emotional skills, fostering independence, and encouraging curiosity.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with young children in a childcare, educational, camp, or early learning setting preferred; experience as a classroom assistant, paraprofessional, or support staff preferred.
• Familiarity with hands-on and student-centered learning approaches is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow directions, and adapt to the needs of young learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• A warm, patient, flexible approach and genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.

• Help observe and document students’ development to provide individualized support and maintain accurate records of their progress, behaviors, and achievements.

• Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher to support open and effective communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child’s academic progress, activities, and any concerns that may arise.
• Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher and parents to support the educational and social development of students.

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