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Join us for an informational meeting on Monday, September 30 from 3:45-4:30 pm. $50 Materials Fee may be paid in cash or check made payable to "2nd Nature Academy" with "Drama Club" in memo line.

Young thespians are invited to express their creativity, build new skills, and gain confidence through drama exercises, activities, games, and performances. Participants will be expected to fully engage in club activities and learn lines from a script. They must also be willing to participate in a performance before an audience. $50 Materials Fee may be paid in cash or check made payable to "2nd Nature Academy" with "Intro to Drama" in memo line.

Calling all adventurers! Dungeons and Dragons is a game that promotes role playing, imagination, teamwork, critical thinking, personal expression, and computational and strategy skills. No prior experience necessary.

< Back Megan Sweeney Music Megan Sweeney grew up in Nashua, New Hampshire, with a lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She spent her childhood actively participating in various arts, gymnastics, and horseback riding, and loved anything that involved imagining and creating. In 2015, she began her teaching journey at Gymnastics Village in Amherst, NH, where she grew up doing gymnastics. Over the years, her passion for working with children and teaching grew, and she eventually became the recreational and preschool program coordinator at GV, creating movement-based lesson plans and curriculums with the littlest learners in mind. Through this, Megan also discovered her love for teaching future teachers. Her favorite part of grad school was being a teaching assistant for two freshman education classes in her program. She also went on to oversee training and guiding the new teachers that came into her gymnastics program. Her choral journey began in fourth grade, and she was a member of an elite chamber choir in college, as well as her university's opera workshop. Megan strives to combine her love of dance, music, and creating to foster a musical environment of endless learning through movement and creating. When she isn't in the classroom, you can find her in dance class, making art, directing summer camp, or running her small business. Education Master of Music Education from University of Massachusetts, Lowell BFA in Music Education (Magna cum laude) from University of Massachusetts, Lowell Work Experience 2024- Present Music Teacher at 2nd Nature Academy (all ages) 2020-Present Small business owner 2015-Present Teacher, Program Coordinator, and Summer Camp Director at Gymnastics Village, Amherst, NH 2022-2023 Musical Theatre and Dance intern at The Dance Company, Amherst, NH 2022 Student taught at Chelmsford High School, Chelmsford, MA 2021-2022 Internship with the UMass Lowell String Project (videography, business, and media) 2020-2021 Teaching Assistant for two freshman music education classes at UML 2020 Student taught in a sixth grade music classroom, Stoklosa Middle School, Lowell, MA 2019 Student taught in a fourth grade music classroom, Murkland Elementary School, Lowell, MA 2018-2021 Private music lesson teacher at Dracut Music Centre, Dracut, MA

< Back Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns Director of Admissions & Administration History/AP Capstone Instructor Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns grew up in New Hampshire and began teaching in 2007 in Massachusetts. Throughout her career, Kaitlin has focused on best teaching practices, relevant curriculum development, and igniting a passion for learning in her students. She has made it her goal to create student centered classrooms that focus on student interest, inquiry, research, literacy and critical thinking. When not in the classroom or focusing on her administrative roles at 2nd Nature Academy, Kaitlin spends her time with her husband and three young children, teaching yoga classes, working out, or curling up with a good book. Education Pursuing Post-Graduate Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University Master of Arts in Teaching History (focus on Curriculum Design and Instruction) from Rivier University Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education, 5-12 from Rivier University Work Experience 2022-Present Director of Admissions & Administration at Nature’s Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy and 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School AP Research teacher at 2nd Nature Academy High School 2019-2022 Deputy Head of School at 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School AP Seminar teacher at 2nd Nature Academy High School 2018-2022 Director of Curriculum Design at Nature’s Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy and 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School Middle and High School Humanities teacher at 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School 2015-2017 History teacher (grades 9-12) and Teacher Leader at Murdock High School (Winchendon, MA) 2012-2015 History teacher (grades 9-12) at North Middlesex Regional High School (Townsend, MA) 2007-2012 History teacher (grades 9-12) at Lunenburg High School (Lunenburg, MA)

Elementary Teacher Full Time About the job 2nd Nature Academy (SNA) is seeking a full-time elementary classroom teacher for the 2024-2025 school year, who sees themselves as an engaged facilitator of student-driven inquiry. Developing the classroom as a collaborative, problem-solving community Collaborating with colleagues to develop lessons and challenges that are transdisciplinary Setting and maintaining criteria for quality work Promoting student engagement through Project Based Learning and Place Based Education Planning and structuring student exhibitions of learning Increasing student comprehension, motivation, and investment in their own learning Improving students' growth mindset, habits, and skills that will prepare them for success in future learning, in career, and in life itself Engaging students to become more invested in their own learning Providing outdoor education on an idyllic campus that boasts farm, fields, and forest If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an innovative and engaging educational environment characterized by small class sizes, and an ongoing dialogue with your students as they develop academic and 21st Century skills, this is the position for you! APPLY NOW The ideal candidate The ideal candidate possesses: An understanding of project, problem, place, and inquiry based learning philosophies (teaching experience with these philosophies preferred) An understanding of foundational academic skills at the elementary level, specifically math and literacy Strong written communication skills An understanding of Multiple Intelligences An ability to differentiate instruction and accommodate diverse learning styles A classroom management style that promotes a respectful and safe classroom environment and emphasizes multimodal instruction Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to openly communicate with families A willingness to experiment and try new methods and approaches An ability to work collaboratively within the teaching community An ability to develop fun, engaging, and innovative challenges A willingness to promote understanding and communication in a diverse learning environment A willingness to accept feedback and desire to learn and grow Teaching experience at the elementary level in non-traditional classroom environments preferred Preference will be given to candidates with Orton-Gillingham or comparable literacy training Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education Teaching certification preferred Benefits Our competitive benefits package includes options in: health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), child tuition discount, employee tuition assistance, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an innovative and engaging educational environment characterized by small class sizes, and an ongoing dialogue with your students as they develop academic and 21st Century skills, this is the position for you. BACK TO ALL JOBS