What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prekindergarten Lead Teacher position at Oak Hill School?
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Posted: 11-Feb-25
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Type: Full Time
Categories
Early Childhood
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Prekindergarten Lead Teacher
Job Description And Qualifications
Oak Hill School seeks a creative and collaborative candidate to lead one of our prekindergarten classrooms. This faculty member will join a nurturing, Christian community committed to the School’s mission and vision for building a diverse and inclusive environment where all children learn, grow, and thrive. The candidate will demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, the ability to interact well with parents and colleagues. As we prepare students to be lifelong learners, the same growth mindset is desired in our teachers. The ability to collaborate with a team of teachers to develop lesson plans and instructional materials is essential.
Responsibilities Related To Prekindergarten Position
About Oak Hill School
For 60 years, Oak Hill School has educated children in a nurturing, Christian environment to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and service. Oak Hill is a coeducational, nondenominational, independent Christian day school serving around 500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is an illustration of its mission statement come to life, ensuring that students will be persons of integrity grounded in Christian morals and values.
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Posted: 11-Feb-25
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Type: Full Time
Categories
Early Childhood
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Prekindergarten Lead Teacher
Job Description And Qualifications
Oak Hill School seeks a creative and collaborative candidate to lead one of our prekindergarten classrooms. This faculty member will join a nurturing, Christian community committed to the School’s mission and vision for building a diverse and inclusive environment where all children learn, grow, and thrive. The candidate will demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, the ability to interact well with parents and colleagues. As we prepare students to be lifelong learners, the same growth mindset is desired in our teachers. The ability to collaborate with a team of teachers to develop lesson plans and instructional materials is essential.
Responsibilities Related To Prekindergarten Position
- Create an environment for joyful learning
- Prepare lessons that follow the developmental needs and interests of the students
- Use creative, hands on methods of learning such as artistic expression, free play, songs, and storytelling
- Encourage and monitor social interactions among children
- Instill a sense of respect and discipline so that children work effectively in a classroom setting
- Supervise children outside of class time, including lunch time and the playground
- Ensure the classroom is safe, clean, and organized
- Set up materials and workspaces for classroom activities
- Nurture the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of each student
- Communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally with students, parents, coworkers, and administrators
- Learn and implement best instructional practices by actively taking part in professional development opportunities
- Collaborate in a positive manner with the prekindergarten teachers and assistants
- Work with the assistant teacher in a manner that contributes to a child-centered classroom
- Be a positive advocate of the school both internally and externally
- A commitment to student-centered learning and a solid understanding of pedagogical approaches aimed at deep and differentiated learning
- An ability to work collaboratively with a positive spirit and sense of humor
- A growth mindset as demonstrated by a willingness to take feedback, be reflective, and adapt as needed
- A desire to be a lifelong learner as demonstrated by engagement in professional development
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- A strong understanding of child development (academically, socially, and emotionally) and a passion for working with the elementary-aged child
- An enthusiasm for relationship building with students, colleagues, and parents
- A commitment to support and be a part of building a diverse community that reflects God’s love as expressed in the Christian tradition
- A comfort in sharing one’s faith through leading morning devotion and group prayer with students
- Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in teaching and in working with colleagues.
- Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in education preferred
- The preferred candidate will have teaching experience in a preschool setting. Familiarity with the Reggio inspired approach is a plus.
About Oak Hill School
For 60 years, Oak Hill School has educated children in a nurturing, Christian environment to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and service. Oak Hill is a coeducational, nondenominational, independent Christian day school serving around 500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is an illustration of its mission statement come to life, ensuring that students will be persons of integrity grounded in Christian morals and values.
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