Assistant to Director Early Childhood Program

Assistant to the Director of the Early Childhood Program

About the School

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive e’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We e's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

We e's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, and staff members to support our amazing student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

About the Position

St. Anne's-Belfield School seeks to hire a full-time Assistant to the Director of the Early Childhood Program. Our Early Childhood Program offers a robust academic foundation paired with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. This role assists the director in all aspects of work related to the Early Childhood Program, including performing administrative duties and working daily with children. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and capable of developing positive relationships with students and parents.

They demonstrate a clear understanding of professional behavior, possess a growth mindset, and adopt a collaborative approach to work. Under general supervision, this position reports to the Director of the Early Childhood Program, who reports to the Head of the Lower School. This is a 12-month full-time, hourly position with an immediate start date.

• Serves as a representative of the director when the director is not present.
• Works collaboratively with lead teachers, teaching assistants, and substitutes, to provide support as requested by the director;
• Regularly assists in classrooms, both outdoors and indoors
• Serves as a substitute teacher when needed;
• Maintains relationships with parents and legal guardians of students to keep them informed when there is an illness and to accept changes of dismissal, etc.;
• Manages attendance and daily record keeping for students;
• Assists the director in purchasing and monitoring the expenses for budget needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist the director with written communications, such as back to school communications and Belfield Bulletin
• Prepare and Organize materials for ECP events (Orientation, Curriculum Night, Grandparent and Special Friends day, etc) as determined by the director

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to administer emergency medications to the children as needed
• Current understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and families using a…