Grade 2 Parental Leave Teacher - Fall, 2025

Position Summary: The Second Grade Leave teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the curriculum, collaborating with colleagues, assessing the educational development of their students, communicating with families, and supporting the mission of The Chestnut Hill School. 

The position is a full-time, salaried position from September 2025 through February 2026 with the potential to extend to the whole school year. 

Supervisor: Lower School Division Head

The Leave Teacher will:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
• In collaboration with grade-level colleagues, plan and implement the academic program that includes Bridge to Reading and Illustrative Mathematics. 
• Implement Open Circle curriculum and attend to the social and emotional development of individual students and the class as a whole.
• Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student progress toward learning objectives.
• Differentiate teaching methods, assignments, and/or assessments to meet students’ needs.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and safety, and organize materials to support this environment.
• Communicate regularly with families concerning student progress and information about academic programming and classroom events.
• Plan and conduct parent-teacher conferences.
• Write narrative progress reports to record and communicate students’ progress.
• Perform dismissal, lunch, and recess duties as assigned.
• Plan field trips and other activities to enrich the educational experience.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in all-school activities, such as Admissions Open Houses and the Carnival, that take place outside of regular work hours.
• Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Experience working with children in this age range, particularly literacy instruction in lower elementary, preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Chestnut Hill School Offers: 

• Eligibility for benefits, including health and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Easy access to public transportation (Chestnut Hill D Line stop) with paid MBTA passes.
• A collaborative team approach and supportive work environment. 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Chestnut Hill School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.