Faculty - Early Childhood

Description

Early Childhood Teacher

Reports to: Assistant Head for Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time; School year

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Head for Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood, the Early Childhood Teacher (Pre-K or Kindergarten) will plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program to maintain a classroom environment that supports each student’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development in accordance with the policies and philosophy of The Lamplighter School. The Early Childhood Teacher will also collaborate with colleagues while maintaining a positive team attitude.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Plan, develop, and implement creative, hands-on, and joyful curriculum with the grade level team for use in the classroom
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment for all students
• Prepare and update lesson plans and curriculum maps for assigned subject areas
• Revise and modify curriculum accordingly throughout the year, as necessary
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
• Cultivate effective professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in 
• Attend all required school meetings and public-relations events, including participate in school committees and extracurricular activities as required
• Engage in professional development to stay abreast of current topics in education
• Fulfill expectations for report writing and assessment of student work and progress
• Understand and support The Lamplighter School commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience teaching in a Pre-K – Kindergarten classroom preferred
• Experience in designing curriculum

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of teaching practices and a commitment to teaching within a caring, highly academic environment
• Knowledge of current trends and research in early childhood learning
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to work in a collaborative, team environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with current effective/research-based technological pedagogical knowledge and practices

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on occasion
• Grasp, reach, and manipulate objects with hands for an extended period of time
• Periodically bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach above the shoulders
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Disclaimer: The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may be amended at the sole discretion of the Head of School.