Early Childhood Teacher

Title

Early Childhood Teacher (Full-time or Part-time)

School Year

Associate Director of Early Childhood

The teacher is in charge of all aspects of running the classroom. They will provide a Pre-Primary setting that is nurturing, cognitively rich, positive, and cross‑culturally sensitive. They set a tone in which the intellectual, developmental, and affective needs of children are met in their classroom.

• Facilitate all aspects of the classroom schedule
• Develop meaningful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate themes and curriculum
• Work with children individually and in groups
• Engage children in the use of all classroom materials
• Assess children on an ongoing basis
• Participate as a member of the entire Pre‑Primary team and collaborate with colleagues school‑wide
• Attend divisional and all school meetings and events as needed

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree at a minimum, preferably in Early Childhood Education. They must have a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, solid organizational skills, and demonstrate success in a work‑setting requiring collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. The candidate must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio issued teaching certificate. The school welcomes the opportunity to continue to diversify our faculty.

Laurel offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Laurel School is a dynamic, forward‑thinking K‑12 girls’ school with a co‑ed Early Childhood division, where every child is well known. As a Facing History and Ourselves School, Laurel is fully committed to equity and inclusion.

• The study of research on girls’ education and integration of this knowledge into classroom practice
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Anti‑racist, multicultural education
• The academic and social development of girls
• Working with each girl to fulfill the school’s mission
• The creation of an inclusive classroom community
• The integration of community‑based learning projects at the classroom level and as a part of the whole school community
• Involving parents as partners in the educational process
• Outdoor education and sustainability
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas

Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.