Teacher Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Teacher in planning, implementing, and supervising curriculum for children 2.9 to 5 years old
• Assist with arrangements, décor, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom under the direction of the Lead Teacher
• Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings during the year (approx. 4 per semester)
• Act as a teacher-role-model for student teachers, fieldwork students, and teacher assistants.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff as needed
• Assist Head Teacher with observation and documentation of children’s work and development
• Assume an equal share of general clean-up responsibilities and end-of-day classroom set-up, maintaining a safe and creative environment
• Shop monthly or as needed at local store for snack foods and classroom materials
• Assume Head Teacher/Director responsibilities for the six-week summer nature program - includes pay increase with new position

Qualifications

• Meets all Office of Child Care services requirements (medical, references, CORI)
• Completed at least two college-level courses in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
• Meets Lead Teacher/Director requirements for supervising Summer Nature Program
• Experience in studio arts and music desirable
• Familiarity with the Reggio Approach desirable
• At least 1-year recent preschool teaching experience
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (annually)

Shifts/Wages

• Must be available Monday through Friday
• 36 weeks during academic year at 30 hours per week 10:00am - 4:00pm
• Hourly Wage for Teacher position $13.00 - $16.00
• 6-week Summer Nature Program at 30 hours per week, 8:00am - 2:00pm
• Hourly Wage for Summer Teacher position $16.00-$18.00

Application

• Download Application [PDF 574KB]

For more information contact the SSC Preschool Program Director.