Lower School Field Associate Teacher

Lower School Field Work Associate Teacher

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) seeks educators committed to exploring and practicing progressive pedagogy. Candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. The school is seeking one full-time Lower School Fieldwork Associate Teacher for Fours through Fourth Grade classrooms, for the  school year.

From the Fours through 12th grade, LREI students travel beyond the walls of the classroom to engage authentically and meaningfully with the social world. Field work is the fullest embodiment of educative experience, as students take up positions as researchers in the world. They pose questions, collect data, and return to wrestle with and make sense of all they uncovered.

The Lower School Fieldwork Associate Teacher will work closely with classroom teachers in grades Fours-Fourth Grade through periodic cycles of Fieldwork. Responsibilities include assisting with logistics, curriculum development, and teaching throughout the Fieldwork planning, implementation, and reflection process. The Fieldwork Associate will also support classrooms during big projects. Additionally, Associate Teachers assist Head Teachers in all areas of classroom work, including classroom setup, classroom management, leading activities, supporting students while they work, preparing materials for projects, Early Bird, recess, and lunch duties.

After observing Head Teachers for a period of time, Associates are expected to progress towards leading lessons and planning curriculum. Other aspects of the position entail daily communication with the Head Teacher about students, weekly faculty meetings, professional development days, and monthly Associate Teacher meetings.

Head Teachers and Administration will support the Fieldwork Associate in taking leadership and initiative in the fieldwork process.

Teachers with arts and museum education backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Successful candidates are lifelong learners who are inspired by and committed to our mission, as outlined on our website
• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people, in accordance with our diversity, equity, and inclusion plan
• Commitment to developing student-centered pedagogy, inspire and are inspired by students, and strive to differentiate instruction
• Become active members of the LREI community
• Are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development
• Possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and administration, both formally and informally
• Have familiarity with technology to support teaching
• Are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset
• Find joy and importance in the work of teaching and learning
• Possess strong organizational skills and comfort with administrative tasks

• LREI Associate candidates must:
• Possess a bachelor’s degree
• Be aspiring teachers who want to learn through apprenticeship
• Work collaboratively with mentor teachers, associate peer group, and all other colleagues at LREI
• Have successful experience working with children in a group setting (alternative pathways may be considered)
• Be considering or working towards a master’s degree in education or related fields

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community.

We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged…