TEACHER

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions

These are the basic expectations of a classroom lead teacher. Creative and new ways to meet or exceed expectations are encouraged, if the required essential functions are also met. Also have a strong understanding of Emilio Reggio and Maria Montessori learning philosophies.

Create an Unrivaled Education Experience

Create and implement Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum based on the observations and interest of the children, through meaningful projects and documentations.
Create meaningful activities that are age appropriate, have clear learning goals in mind, and interest based. Lessons, activities, and teaching should reflect the school’s learning philosophy.
Plan and conduct daily circle time.
Set up and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Plan and organize curriculum and activities in order to meet the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional needs of each child and to provide the children with a stimulating, joyous, and engaging learning experience.
Support children to build critical and creative thinking skills through inquiry, observation, and experimentation as well as support children’s social and emotional growth.
Create opportunities to involve families to build a stronger learning experience for our students as well as our community.
Implement inclusive celebrations and learning
Plan lessons in advance to ensure supplies are met and smooth handover in case of absence for subbing teacher
Share and document classroom observations with the director and other teachers during regular check-ins and meetings.
Communicate in a positive, supportive and professional manner with parents in both written and verbal forms through Brightwheel or in person check-ins.
Create & implement changes if needed to current SOMA assessment reports as needed.
Conduct, record, maintain DRDP and SOMA student assessments twice a year.
Conduct virtual parent teacher conferences twice a year to share and discuss children’s progress reports and answer questions and concerns that might have during the meeting in a professional way.

Management

Supervise classroom teachers and teacher assistants in the development of operating procedures and systems for effective management.
Set up professional goals and expectations for classroom teachers and teacher assistants to work on.
Provide training, guidelines, supervision, and supports for classroom teachers and teacher assistants.
Conduct 1:1 or group meetings for planning and implementing as needed.

Program Improvement

Implement changes based on observations and experience to classrooms, schedule, etc.
Set high but realistic goals for teachers and children.
Create and maintain a program improvement plan with all teachers and the director. Provide support to colleagues in achieving goals.
Willing to take on new challenges and responsibility if needed for program improvement and growth in the future.

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent; Prefer BA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education.
At least 12 ECE units with at least 2 years of experience working with children in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.
LiveScan fingerprinting is required, or willing to obtain (reimbursement after 1 month of employment).
CPR and 1st Aid Certifications, Mandated Reporter, Basic Pest, or willing to obtain.
Basic technology skills (e.g. email, powerpoint, excel, ZOOM).
Speak, read, and write English fluently.
Is reliable and responsible.

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