Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

National Association of Independent Schools; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Dover is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Pre-Kindergarten teacher. The role emphasizes nurturing young learners through play-based exploration and developmentally responsive teaching, focusing on social-emotional learning and foundational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a PreK or early childhood classroom.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, play-based lessons.
• Support each child’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Foster strong relationships with families.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Experience teaching in a PreK or early childhood classroom

Job description

Charles River School is an innovative, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, which is just 16 miles west of Boston. CRS nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.

We are seeking a warm and enthusiasticPre-Kindergarten teacherto join our dynamic early childhood team.

At CRS, we believe in nurturing young learners through joyful, play-based exploration, meaningful relationships, and developmentally responsive teaching. Our PreK program emphasizes social-emotional learning, creativity, and foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead engaging, play-based lessons across all areas of early childhood learning
  
  
• Support each child’s social, emotional, and academic development in a nurturing environment
  
  
• Foster strong relationships with families through consistent, caring communication
  
  
• Participate fully in school life (faculty meetings, recess duty, carpool, committees, etc.)
  
  
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure inclusive, responsive, and mission-aligned teachin
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a PreK or early childhood classroom
  
  
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning frameworks
  
  
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring diverse identities
  
  
• Excellent communication, organization, and team collaboration skills
  
  

Charles River School is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes educators from all backgrounds to apply.

To Apply:
Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to [e-mail] (please include PreK teacher in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application .