Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Grades
:
Pre Primary, Primary, or Pre kindergarten (ages 2-6)

Reports to
:
Early School Division Director

Role Duration
: 10 months, full time at an hourly rate of compensation

School Day
: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional faculty meeting 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Position Summary
:
Ashley Hall School seeks a committed and professional Early Childhood Associate teacher, who, working in collaboration with the Lead teacher and Division Director, will be instrumental in creating and implementing a dynamic daily program for young children based on the school's philosophy and values, using constructivist theory and inspirations from Reggio Emilia.

The specific type of Associate role for which the successful candidate will be hired will be based on school need and candidate experience and will be clearly discussed with the candidate during the interview process.

• supporting a single Lead teacher in the classroom
• floating between multiple classrooms in case of absence, additional classroom support needs
• providing targeted interventions and supports for a small group of students or an individual student

Each of the three Associate roles will involve planning, curriculum and instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, technology, and social studies, participating in collaborations with colleagues within the Early School division and throughout the school as a whole. Additionally, the Associate teacher attends all staff meetings and participates in required professional development.

• building relationships with each child and their family
• providing a positive learning environment for children
• co‑creating opportunities for growth of the whole child
• using positive guidance techniques
• co‑teaching problem‑solving and conflict resolution
• assessing students' learning and documenting it through digital media and portfolios
• co‑planning curriculum to be age, stage, and individually appropriate
• working with a Lead instructor to provide differentiated learning
• co‑designing and delivering a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy that engages and honors all learners and embraces diverse perspectives
• co‑preparing documentation for students and families
• partnering with parents about their child's progress
• maintaining a clean and orderly classroom, common areas, and playground

While reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, this work involves approximately 50% standing/moving about the classroom and 50% bending and lifting. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for periods of time, sit on the floor, and be active for up to 6 hours/day is required.

• Associate's Degree in a related field required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred
• experience in a school setting, especially an independent school
• commitment to the teaching field
• familiarity or experience teaching in a Reggio Emilia Program or openness to learning about Reggio Emilia
• commitment to differentiated learning and a strong pedagogical approach to supporting diverse learners
• commitment to a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy to engage and honor all learners and embrace diverse perspectives

FLSA Status
:
Academic-Hourly-Non-Exempt

Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.