Beginners Teacher

• Design and implement an emergent, integrated curriculum that responds to children's interests, questions, and investigations
• Observe, document, and assess individual student development across all domains through authentic assessment methods
• Facilitate and scaffold children's play as the primary vehicle for learning
• Build a democratic social learning community grounded in Responsive Classroom practices
• Collaborate regularly and actively with specialists in art, music, library, physical education, Spanish, technology, creative movement, as well as the learning specialist and reading specialist
• Attendance at weekly faculty meetings
• Ordering of materials, tools, instructional aids, budget management, admissions work, Back to School Night presentation
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the curriculum and the community
• Commitment to social-emotional learning
• Using the visual arts to expand on the thoughts and ideas of the students
• Collaboration between adults in our community that evolves and advances practice
• Documentation and assessment of learning in ways that make the learning visible
• Understanding of inquiry-based interdisciplinary research projects and the development of authentic and meaningful experiences
• Organization and use of materials within different disciplines in skilled and inventive ways to deepen learning
• Installation of organized and aesthetically pleasing learning environments

• At least three years of lead classroom teaching experience in emergent, child-centered preschool/early childhood education
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education preferred
• Familiar with Reggio Emilia-inspired educational philosophy
• Significant knowledge of cognitive and social development learning theories and instructional practices
• Collaboration, flexibility, and experience with team teaching
• Joy working with elementary-aged students, and an understanding of child development for this age group
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Knowledge and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum
• A desire to continue seeking professional development
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside of the curriculum
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families
• Curriculum design and assessment experience
• Ability to receive feedback

Master’s degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education

• 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary
• Health & dental insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Long-term disability insurance