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Green Trees is the early childhood division within Isidore Newman School. The school offers full-day and half-day programs for children ages six weeks to four-years-old from August through May, with summer camp options available in June and July. The faculty strives to develop children's ability to think critically and creatively in a safe, stimulating, and rigorous learning environment. A Green Trees education fosters both cognitive and social-emotional learning that is developmentally appropriate.
Essential qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or related field (Educational Psychology or Family Studies) or proven experience
* 2 years teaching experience in a highly rated early childhood education program
* A reflective practice, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
* Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion
* Ability to facilitate learning and maintain a developmentally appropriate and cognitively engaging classroom environment
* Commitment to learn and use technology for teamwork and communicating with colleagues and families
* Certification and documentation that meets and maintains any and all federal, state and local requirements to work in an educational childcare setting
Professional Responsibilities
* Conduct self in a professional manner as a representative of Green Trees and Newman
* Maintain a safe environment and adhere to state licensing guidelines
* Adhere to the expectations and routines of daily life at Green Trees
* Attend and actively participate in school-wide and divisional meetings
* Engage in a variety of professional development opportunities both required and self-initiated
Classroom Responsibilities
* Ensure that children are safe, well cared for, and supported in their growth
* Engage and be fully present with children throughout the day
* Work with Mentor to design and facilitate an enriching classroom environment that is age appropriate, inclusive, beautiful, inspiring, and reflects the work of the child
* Support with establishing and leading a flow of the day embedded with routines and rituals that build classroom community throughout the school day and extended care
* Reflect on written observations and documentation to collaboratively plan an intentional and meaningful classroom curriculum centered around the interests and developmental needs of the class
* Assist with conducting formal and informal assessments to inform curriculum planning, student support, narratives, conferences and family communications
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with families in order to enrich the learning and development of their children
Associate Responsibilities
* Learn and use best practices that exemplify the philosophy of Green Trees
* Maintain respectful and productive relationships with teammates by utilizing clear and effective communication
* Set goals and reflect on process with the support of the Mentor teacher
* Create and maintain a portfolio of learning and work throughout the year
* Assume responsibilities of Mentor Teacher in their absence when necessary
Community Engagement (primarily outside of the classroom)
* Create opportunities for learning by seeking out and utilizing partnerships with families and resources from community at large
* Collaborate with colleagues to support one another, spur new ideas, and foster experiences
* Lean into civil discourse by engaging in dialogue that demonstrates awareness of intent and impact
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume and names of three professional references.
Full Time
$34k-43k (estimate)
06/26/2024
07/09/2024
newmanschool.org
NEW ORLEANS, LA
200 - 500
1903
Private
ANN THORPE THOMPSON
$5M - $10M
Elementary & Secondary Education
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