Lead Pre-K at Nature Preschool

Job Description

Summary

Our school is looking for an experienced Pre-K teacher to help our students explore the world around them. We focus on nature and child led learning. Our teachers have the opportunity to delve deeply into topics with their students to create meaningful learning experiences for everyone. We follow a Conscious Discipline model of social-emotional learning, and provide professional development training to assist our teachers' growth in their craft.

We are a group of passionate, hard-working, early childhood teachers, and we would love to find the right teacher to join our leadership team! You will work with an assistant teacher as well as have paid planning, prep, and documentation time in your schedule. You are right for our program if you enjoy a collaborative environment in a small, nonprofit school.

Duties

Teachers in our program are responsible for:

following all licensing guidelines,

providing open, positive communication with students, parents, and coworkers

planning meaningful lessons each week

navigating transitions with students in positive, fun ways

maintaining classroom cleanliness

writing weekly newsletters

maintaining class documentation board

creating student learning portfolios

following ECERS assessment standards (training provided)

following CLASS assessment standards (training provided)

Requirements

At least two years of experience in preschool setting

High school diploma

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Negative TB Test

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Reggio Emilia Philosophy

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent

Awareness of Emergent Curriculum

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Stipend

Retirement Contribution

Tuition Discount