Certified Early Childhood Teacher

JOB TITLE: Certified Early Childhood Teacher

REPORTS TO: Director of Lower School

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: Salary, 40 hours/week, Teacher Contract

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Early Childhood Teacher has an expertise in supporting young learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. This position joins a collaborative faculty dedicated to providing a nurturing, academically rigorous, and inclusive learning environment. This position will play a critical role in partnering with the Department Chair and the Lower School Director.

• Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture
• Strive to inspire a love of learning in students.
• Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the school’s mission and curriculum standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning profiles of students, with particular attention to those with learning differences.
• Utilize evidence-based, multi-sensory, and structured literacy approaches to support early reading and writing skills (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or similar programs).
• Integrate concrete, visual, and hands-on strategies to enhance mathematical understanding for students with dyscalculia.
• Apply proactive classroom management and executive functioning support for students with ADHD.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with learning specialists, counselors, and administrators to design individualized learning plans and ensure cohesive support.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, providing insights on progress and strategies for at-home support.
• Contribute positively to the school community through participation in professional development, team meetings, and school events.
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with Dyslexia and LD and teachers in their efforts to advance students with learning differences.
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
• Enthusiastic collaboration with the Grade level team.
• Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction.
• Prepare lesson plans
• Document progress, assist goals for students
• Developing and issuing educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
• Supervising classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Organizing supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
• Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Planning and implementing educational activities and events.
• Ensuring your classroom is clean and orderly.
• Preparing and distributing periodic progress reports and semester report cards.
• Attending parent-teacher meetings.
• Evaluating and documenting students’ progress.
• Allocating and grading homework, assignments, and tests.
• Work with parents, faculty, and division heads when academic concerns arise regarding students.
• Implement a focus on technology use and adoption within the School.
• Represent the school at educational conferences and associations.
• Participate in any accreditation process for the school.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff retreats.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Lower School or the Head of School.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Master’s Preferred)
• Valid teaching certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

• Specialized training or experience in teaching students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and/or ADHD.
• Familiarity with structured literacy programs (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, etc.) strongly preferred
• Experience in independent schools, with a strong background in subject content
• Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Technologically savvy
• Proven success at working collaboratively
• Passionate about early learning, differentiation, and building strong partnerships with families to support each student’s growth and…