Lower School Support Teacher and After School Program ; temp coverage

Job Description

The Lower School at Milton Academy seeks a full-time, benefits‑eligible Support Teacher to assist in K-5 classrooms during the academic day and to supervise students in the After School Program (ASP) from 3:00 to 4:00 PM daily. This is a temporary position that begins in August 2026 and concludes in mid‑February 2027. This role focuses on supporting instruction, supervising students, and contributing to a positive, engaging, and supportive classroom environment.

The Support Teacher will also serve as a substitute across all Lower School classrooms as needed.

• Assist in K-5 classroom instruction during the academic day.
• Supervise students in the After School Program (ASP) from 3:00 to 4:00 PM daily.
• Serve as a substitute across all Lower School classrooms as needed.
• Collaborate with the ASP team to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for students each afternoon.

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative and flexible approach to working with students and colleagues.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education or gaining classroom experience in an independent school setting.

In our ongoing work to create the anti‑racist environment at Milton free from bias, injustice, and bigotry that our values demand, we encourage each other to explore our own histories and identities, be open to learning from others, seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens, and strive to practice ways of interacting with one another that ensures all students and adults feel safe, supported, and able to express all aspects of their identities without judgment or hate.