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Co-Lead Teacher, Full Time
3 months ago
Summary
The Earthplace Preschool is currently hiring a Full Time Co-Lead Teacher to teach in the mixed age preschool classroom.
Preschool teachers work as part of a team. At Earthplace Preschool, we understand that the teacher's approach and demeanor set the tone for the classroom. An intentional, thoughtful approach and calm demeanor are imperative for success with young children.
Duties
Earthplace Preschool offers a unique brand of nature-based preschool in Westport, CT. Each day children learn through exploration, investigation and experimentation The children construct their own learning using critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation. Our program for infants and toddlers at Earthplace promises the same high quality of care and innovation. These young children need guidance in language acquisition, encouragement of gross motor and fine motor skills, as well assistance with toilet training. These young children are just starting to share, think about others feelings, and form true friendships. Earthplace is looking for teachers that have an understanding of child development to help encourage these skills within this unique group of children. Teachers will be offered training opportunities throughout the year. At Earthplace, we encourage and expect teachers to increase their knowledge and facilitate the learning of young children
Description:
The Lead Teacher is the leader of the teaching team who shares the responsibility with the Assistant Teacher(s) for the care and education of an assigned group of children. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning learning experiences, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safe learning environment for the children. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for supervising the Assistant Teacher(s) and helping to implement their personal professional development plan.
Requirements
- ECE courses and/or 2 years working with toddlers and/or preschoolers.
- A passion and commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of young children and families.
- Hard-working, reliable and desire to learn
- Working knowledge of CT Statutes and Regulations, NAEYC criteria, and the CT ELDS
- Positive Attitude
Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood or elementary education or related field of study. At least one year successful, related teaching experience.
A Lead Teacher must demonstrate consistently the ability to:
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Advance cognitive and physical development using the CTPAF and the ELDS as a guide.
- Use multiple sources to assess and understand children’s needs.
- Adapt classroom routines, environment, and instructional methods and strategies to meet students’ needs.
- Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
- Establish positive and productive relationships with families.
- Conduct 3 parent-teacher conferences per year with each child’s family.
- Ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.
- Maintain a commitment to professional growth and development.
- Understand and adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
A Lead teacher must demonstrate consistently the willingness to:
- Maintain current CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration (including Epi-Pen), and OSHA training.
- Evaluate, mentor and coach Assistant Teacher(s).
- Attend professional development workshops and or college courses that meet the required 1% of hours worked per year.
- Spend at least one hour each day outdoors.
- Interact with nature in a meaningful and purposeful way.
- Get dirty.
- Keep the classroom clean according to the NAEYC and state licensing standards.
- Participate in and facilitate NAEYC Accreditation.
- Create a supportive, collaborative relationship with the all of the teachers and staff.
A Lead Teacher must understand that:
- Each child is an individual with a unique learning style, and a talented teacher must be able to adapt to each child’s needs either by modifying the schedule, intentionally arranging the equipment, or modifying teaching strategies.
- The teacher’s approach and demeanor set the tone for the classroom. An intentional, thoughtful approach and a calm demeanor are imperative for success with young children.
- Children need to be active. At Earthplace, we encourage an hour each day of outdoor play time as well as unstructured interactions with nature.
- A teacher may use the curriculum as a flexible framework for teaching and to support the development of daily plans and learning experiences.
- The philosophy of Earthplace Nursery School is that children learn best by engaging in hands-on learning experiences, that the process of doing is as important as the product in a child’s development, and that children need to explore, create, and solve problems.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Should be comfortable picking up 30 pounds to chest height
Benefits
Schedule Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
This is a full-time position and is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and more.
Reduced tuition rates for childcare if spaces are available.
$23 - $25 and hour based on experience and education level
