Early Childhood Co-Teacher/Atelierista – Transitional Kindergarten (5 Days)

Location:
Lincoln Nursery School | Lincoln, MA

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Lincoln Nursery School, a Reggio-inspired parent cooperative preschool, seeks an experienced early childhood educator to join our teaching team beginning August 2026.

We are looking for a co-teacher, with a dedication to the expressive arts, who can integrate strong classroom practice with the principles of creativity, imagination, and expression. This educator views the expressive languages as central to children’s thinking and meaning-making, and is skilled in supporting these processes through materials, studio experiences, and pedagogical documentation.
Teachers collaborate to design emergent curriculum rooted in children’s interests, support in-depth project work, and create documentation that makes learning visible. Our program is grounded in relationships among children, teachers, and families, and draws inspiration from the natural environment and community resources, with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum serving as a central anchor for our place-based learning.

As a parent cooperative, we value close partnerships with families and seek educators who enjoy working collaboratively within a reflective, inquiry-based teaching community.

Responsibilities include:

Co-constructing emergent curriculum with a focus on inquiry through the expressive arts (e.g., visual art, movement, drama, music), ensuring accessibility for all learners
Integrating the “hundred languages of children” into daily classroom life
Designing and maintaining the studio’s atelier as a space for exploration and creativity
Supporting long-term project work through materials, media, and expressive techniques
Collaborating with colleagues to interpret documentation and guide curriculum
Creating documentation that makes learning visible
Partnering with families in the classroom
Engaging in reflective practice and professional learning

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Expressive Arts, Art Education, Early Childhood, or related field preferred; Master’s a plus)
3+ years early childhood teaching experience required
EEC Lead Teacher certification required prior to employment
Experience with Reggio-inspired practice and/or arts-based education preferred
Commitment to inclusive, relationship-based teaching
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Salary & Benefits

10-month school year (mid-August–mid-June)

Competitive salary and benefits
including healthcare contribution
Simple IRA (3% match)
paid leave
planning time
professional development
and a tuition benefit for employees’ eligible children

Application Procedures

If interested in applying, please contact LNS Director, Nancy Fincke: nancy@lincolnnurseryschool.org

Program Description

Lincoln Nursery School, a Reggio-inspired parent cooperative preschool set on the campus of deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, which is central to our place-based learning.

Contact Info

Nancy Fincke
nancy@lincolnnurseryschool.org
or
admin@lincolnnurseryschool.org

Job Opportunity