What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Lead Teacher position at The Blake School?
Job Description
Job Description
The Blake School seeks to hire an imaginative, caring and talented educator to lead a kindergarten classroom beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Blake's kindergarten is a Reggio-inspired program emphasizing inquiry-based learning, reflective teaching, emergent curriculum and documentation of children's learning. The Early Learning Center (ELC) is the first of its kind in the Twin Cities. Designed for learners in pre-kindergarten (ages 4-5), kindergarten and first grade, the ELC offers a child-centered program in a green facility designed to spark curiosity, joy and growth. Strong candidates will demonstrate a creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 21 and until the position is filled. Blake will cover the travel and lodging costs for finalist candidates visiting from out of town.
The ideal candidate will have
- knowledge of children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental stages
- ability to work with children, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- effective written and oral communication skills to engage with colleagues, parents and community members
- a Reggio-inspired educational philosophy with expertise in inquiry-based learning and teaching
- active listening skills centering the thoughts, feelings and ideas of children
- flexibility, confidence and a sense of humor
- strong organizational skills; resourceful planning
- effective classroom management skills
- deep respect for children and their potential
- a collaborative working style
- demonstrated professionalism and professional collegiality
- a lively intellect and a thoughtful approach to education
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Application Requirements
Benefits :
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
Salary Range :
56,000 - $85,000 This salary range includes the expected annual salary for this position. In making a salary determination, we consider professional experience, applicable qualifications and other job-related factors. Based on these factors, a candidate's salary offer could exceed this range.
Salary : $56,000 - $85,000
