Job Description
Job Description
About Us:
The Chicken Coop at the Farm School is a full-time farm-based school for local children in 7th
and 8th grades in North Orange, MA. We are one component of The Farm School, which was
founded in 1987 with the mission of connecting people to the land. We are a one-room school of
12-15 students. The Chicken Coop curriculum covers a standard range of academic subjects
and in addition, students regularly get to work with farmers on seasonal projects right at school.
In lieu of a letter-based grading system, we use biannual written evaluations and student
presentations of work. The curriculum has room for students to discover and explore their
personal interests within each topic. Most importantly, the teachers get to know their students
and have time to be joyful with them. Learn more at www.farmschool.org/education.
About the Job:
We are looking for a creative and caring educator to join our middle school teaching team at the
Chicken Coop School beginning in the '26-27 academic year. The Coop has two full-time
teachers/program facilitators who teach their own academic subjects and also work closely
together to build the school culture and structure in which students learn and grow. We are
looking for a talented teacher with an ELA focus to teach Reading Workshop and Writing
Workshop. This is a special opportunity for an experienced teacher who is excited to design
their own curriculum or bring your expertise to our existing curriculum. In addition to the two
classroom teachers, there are adjunct teachers and farmers who make up the rest of the
teaching staff. This role additionally functions as program facilitator and administrator with
support from members of the Farm School. The specifics of each teacher's daily responsibilities
will be determined in collaboration with the other teacher and the director of the Farm School.
Job Requirements
Full-Time ELA Teacher & Program Co-Facilitator
The Chicken Coop School at the Farm School
Job Description
Qualities We're Looking For:
- At least 3 years of experience lead teaching or co-teaching in a classroom
- Rich experience in your content areas through education and/or applied practice
- Experience designing curriculum
- Ability to set and hold boundaries while also being flexible
- Past organizational and/or personal work in areas that uplift racial equity and liberatory
practices
- Excitement about co-leading a small school with another educator
- Experience with or interest in farming or farm education
- Blend of playfulness & seriousness to hold and connect with a diverse group of students
- Excitement to connect lessons to the outdoors and engage students outside in all
weather conditions
- Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with parents/guardians and other
stakeholders
- Strong writing skills and general computer skills
Note: A teaching license is not required to apply
General Responsibilities:
- Uphold and represent the Farm School mission, vision, values and commitment to work
toward Racial Equity and Liberation
- Summer prep meetings and setup of classroom space
- Create a welcoming learning environment that embraces diversity
- Plan and teach classes and work with students 1:1 as needed
- Adapt curriculum and lessons to meet student needs
- Connect farm work to other parts of the curriculum
- Review and give feedback on student work
- Communicate safety protocols and maintain a safe environment
- Help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of physical spaces
- Communicate with families as needed - triumphs, incidents, needed support, etc.
- Co-plan and co-lead Curriculum Night, open houses and other student/family events
- Co-lead parent/guardian conferences 3x a year and as needed
- Schedule and attend field trips, overnight trips, special days, and community service
opportunities that can extend beyond scheduled school hours
- Write student assessments twice a year (in lieu of report card grades)
- Supervise students during lunch and recess and transition times
- Co-manage the admissions process for prospective students
- Meet weekly afterschool with the other co-teacher and as needed
- Keep records of curricula for future years and use Google Suite with students
- Participate in feedback, reviews and evaluations as a staff member
- Follow Farm School handbook policies and practices including incident reports
- Up-to-date certifications for CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporting
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Roles and responsibilities
may change as needed.
Hours: This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, mid-August to mid-June, with occasional
events that extend beyond school hours (ex: overnight trip and summer fundraising event)
Compensation:
$49,500 annual salary with automatic annual increases, housing based on availability, relocation benefits ($500 if moving onsite, $1,000 if living offsite), employer health insurance contribution, professional development funds, farm-grown food, 6 days of sick/personal time, school vacations, and 2% annual retirement contribution.
Go to: https://linseed.works/form/hiring_inquiry?key=XMBcZLG_eFd6
to express your interest in the position. You will be invited to complete an application and upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 references. Place Chicken Coop Teacher in the job interest subject line.
We serve diverse communities of students and we are striving to develop a staff that reflects that. We
encourage all qualified candidates to apply to our open positions. The Farm School does not discriminate
on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in any of its
school administered policies or programs.
About Us:
The Chicken Coop at the Farm School is a full-time farm-based school for local children in 7th
and 8th grades in North Orange, MA. We are one component of The Farm School, which was
founded in 1987 with the mission of connecting people to the land. We are a one-room school of
12-15 students. The Chicken Coop curriculum covers a standard range of academic subjects
and in addition, students regularly get to work with farmers on seasonal projects right at school.
In lieu of a letter-based grading system, we use biannual written evaluations and student
presentations of work. The curriculum has room for students to discover and explore their
personal interests within each topic. Most importantly, the teachers get to know their students
and have time to be joyful with them. Learn more at www.farmschool.org/education.
About the Job:
We are looking for a creative and caring educator to join our middle school teaching team at the
Chicken Coop School beginning in the '26-27 academic year. The Coop has two full-time
teachers/program facilitators who teach their own academic subjects and also work closely
together to build the school culture and structure in which students learn and grow. We are
looking for a talented teacher with an ELA focus to teach Reading Workshop and Writing
Workshop. This is a special opportunity for an experienced teacher who is excited to design
their own curriculum or bring your expertise to our existing curriculum. In addition to the two
classroom teachers, there are adjunct teachers and farmers who make up the rest of the
teaching staff. This role additionally functions as program facilitator and administrator with
support from members of the Farm School. The specifics of each teacher's daily responsibilities
will be determined in collaboration with the other teacher and the director of the Farm School.
Job Requirements
Full-Time ELA Teacher & Program Co-Facilitator
The Chicken Coop School at the Farm School
Job Description
Qualities We're Looking For:
- At least 3 years of experience lead teaching or co-teaching in a classroom
- Rich experience in your content areas through education and/or applied practice
- Experience designing curriculum
- Ability to set and hold boundaries while also being flexible
- Past organizational and/or personal work in areas that uplift racial equity and liberatory
practices
- Excitement about co-leading a small school with another educator
- Experience with or interest in farming or farm education
- Blend of playfulness & seriousness to hold and connect with a diverse group of students
- Excitement to connect lessons to the outdoors and engage students outside in all
weather conditions
- Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with parents/guardians and other
stakeholders
- Strong writing skills and general computer skills
Note: A teaching license is not required to apply
General Responsibilities:
- Uphold and represent the Farm School mission, vision, values and commitment to work
toward Racial Equity and Liberation
- Summer prep meetings and setup of classroom space
- Create a welcoming learning environment that embraces diversity
- Plan and teach classes and work with students 1:1 as needed
- Adapt curriculum and lessons to meet student needs
- Connect farm work to other parts of the curriculum
- Review and give feedback on student work
- Communicate safety protocols and maintain a safe environment
- Help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of physical spaces
- Communicate with families as needed - triumphs, incidents, needed support, etc.
- Co-plan and co-lead Curriculum Night, open houses and other student/family events
- Co-lead parent/guardian conferences 3x a year and as needed
- Schedule and attend field trips, overnight trips, special days, and community service
opportunities that can extend beyond scheduled school hours
- Write student assessments twice a year (in lieu of report card grades)
- Supervise students during lunch and recess and transition times
- Co-manage the admissions process for prospective students
- Meet weekly afterschool with the other co-teacher and as needed
- Keep records of curricula for future years and use Google Suite with students
- Participate in feedback, reviews and evaluations as a staff member
- Follow Farm School handbook policies and practices including incident reports
- Up-to-date certifications for CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporting
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Roles and responsibilities
may change as needed.
Hours: This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, mid-August to mid-June, with occasional
events that extend beyond school hours (ex: overnight trip and summer fundraising event)
Compensation:
$49,500 annual salary with automatic annual increases, housing based on availability, relocation benefits ($500 if moving onsite, $1,000 if living offsite), employer health insurance contribution, professional development funds, farm-grown food, 6 days of sick/personal time, school vacations, and 2% annual retirement contribution.
Go to: https://linseed.works/form/hiring_inquiry?key=XMBcZLG_eFd6
to express your interest in the position. You will be invited to complete an application and upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 references. Place Chicken Coop Teacher in the job interest subject line.
We serve diverse communities of students and we are striving to develop a staff that reflects that. We
encourage all qualified candidates to apply to our open positions. The Farm School does not discriminate
on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in any of its
school administered policies or programs.
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