What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Associate Teacher position at Isidore Newman School?
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)
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
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