Early Childhood Teacher - Ages 1-3

Description

Reports to:

Director of Early Childhood

Full-Time | 10-Month | Exempt

St. George’s Episcopal School is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic and creative Early Childhood Teacher to work in a one, two or pre-kindergarten three-year-old classroom. St. George’s is seeking candidates who demonstrate a growth mindset and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates who are organized, patient, flexible, warm, energetic and engaging are likely to be successful team members rge’s.

The classroom teacher will work alongside another full-time co-lead teacher and in some cases, an assistant or small group instructor. Classroom teachers take on all responsibilities of the classroom and are responsible for mentoring and guiding assistant classroom teachers.

• Complies with all state licensing requirements and adheres to staff-to-child ratios and supervision guidelines at all times
• Maintains accurate attendance, incident reports and required documentation
• Maintains a safe, organized, clean and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Prepares, rotates and cares for classroom materials
• Facilitates rich, project-based learning through the Project Approach emergent curriculum across all subject areas, alongside high-quality, publisher-developed curriculum for literacy, math and writing
• Sets learning goals integrated within a child-centered curriculum for each child and develops appropriately challenging differentiated experiences to meet the needs of all students
• Supports children with diverse developmental needs, abilities and backgrounds and demonstrates culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
• Partners with specialists (speech, OT, EI, etc.) as needed
• Collaborates with their co-teacher to plan lessons each week
• Understands that the environment they create is an important teaching tool
• Listens carefully to students and reflects on and documents children’s processes and work, maintaining records of progress, routines and interests
• Uses observation and documentation to inform curriculum planning
• Contributes to written assessments, progress reports and family conferences and participates in internal assessment systems or portfolios
• Uses developmentally appropriate guidance and respectful, positive behavior-support strategies
• Supports children’s emotional regulation, conflict resolution and emerging independence
• Shows dedication to supporting the social, emotional and character development of each child
• Displays a warm and nurturing character that supports strong connections with children and families
• Communicates effectively with parents and establishes a collaborative, team-based approach with families
• Communicates daily with families via the school’s Early Childhood communication app and once or twice monthly with families via newsletters
• Prepares meals and organizes mealtimes and snacks for children
• Assists students with hygiene routines as needed, including handwashing
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, team duties as assigned (e.g. carpool duty) and school-wide initiatives
• Works collaboratively as an active, supportive member of the age-level team
• Assists with one school-organized weekend event and participates in after-hours activities such as parent-teacher conferences
• Collaborates with the Admissions team by supporting applicant visits, play dates and applicant feedback forms
• Proactively shares highlights of and calendar invites for noteworthy classroom activities, projects and guest experiences with the Marketing and Communications Office to inform school communications and marketing efforts
• Maintains open communication with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to support After Care programming.
• Contributes positively to a collaborative, respectful and professional school culture
• Communicates effectively with administrators and support staff

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in early childhood or elementary education preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working with young children
• Experience with or appreciation for project/constructivist learning approach, Reggio Emilia…