About this position
Description:
SUMMARY
The school seeks a talented and experienced early childhood educator to teach kindergarten.
This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading the instruction and social-emotional learning of a class of 16 students;
- Teaching Science of Reading aligned literacy that includes phonics (CR Success), writing workshop, social studies, science and math (Number Corner and Bridges Math);
- Implementing Morning Meetings;
- Planning and executing two project-based learning projects per year concluding in public showcases;
- Participating in daily carpool duty and recess duty;
- Observing at scheduled admission playdates;
- Writing progress reports for all students; leading scheduled parent-teacher conferences three times per year;
- Collaborating within a team of eight homeroom teachers for curriculum planning and consistent learning experiences for students;
- Attending divisional and departmental meetings, participate in professional development activities, observe/be observed by colleagues/administration, and give/receive feedback;
- Adhering to the divisional curriculum scope and sequence as well as work to align with the team’s instructional plans;
- Mentoring and supporting an associate teacher in their classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will…
- Have at least three years of teaching experience with 4-6 year-old children.
- Demonstrate competency with student-centered technology, an interest in advancing and supporting its use to enhance student learning, and the desire to employ technology to connect with students who learn both remotely and in-person.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek opportunities to reflect upon their practice to improve.
- Embrace modern pedagogical techniques.
- Have an MS in Early Childhood or Childhood Education.
Specific Skills and Abilities:
- Have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it.
- Show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
- Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.