About This RoleWe are looking for a dedicated educator to join our team. We are a Reggio Emilia Inspired school where our community culture lifts up our educators, students, and families. We have a teacher moving away so we have a space opening up for the right person. We are an intimate school that serves a diverse and inclusive population. We work as a team so support all learners and families. Staff have reported this model of teaching and PD to be helpful in their private and professional lives. Starts as soon as right applicant found.
Teachers help create a caring and safe environment for the children and assist in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. She/he/they must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. We work together to implement a quality educational program and develop positive relationships with each other. The teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teachers are also responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs. We encourage healthy life-styles, positive values, creativity, outdoor play, and social and emotional learning. All lead staff get access to paid planning and training time in addition to several perks throughout the year. Our staff really appreciate and support each other.
What You'll Do- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements- Minimum of 2 year of professional child care experience.
- High energy, positive attitude
- Ability to work well with others, co-teacher material
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves- Experience with children with special needs and rights
- Play-based approach to learning
- Natural curiosity and openness
- Reliable transportation even in mild winter weather
- Health Habits and Health Modeling for students
- Experience with trauma-informed or traditionally underserved groups
- Equity and Inclusion experience
- Self-care and self-responsibility
BenefitsWe are a human-centered organization. We believe that being in alignment with our gifts and limitations allows us to thrive as a community.
We prefer Full time but will consider part time for the right candidate.
Full time Staff: (35+ hours a week)
- Health Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
- Flexible Schedule
- 5 Paid Sick days
- Free Coaching -Group and 1on1
- Paid Holidays and Breaks (More then most preschools)
- Bonuses for Leadership Roles
- Training/Coaching/Support