What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER, EARLY CHILDHOOD (3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM) position at The Summit School Inc?
EAGLETS - Early Childhood Lead Teacher (three-year-old program)
(Full-time, 7:45 to 4pm, Monday through Friday)
Starting: Friday, August 2025
Are you passionate about shaping the first learning experiences of young children? Do you thrive in a collaborative and child-centered teaching environment? Summit School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Lead Teacher to join our team. If you are a creative and forward-thinking educator with a love for working with our youngest learners.
Position Overview: As an Eaglets Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for one of our three-year-old classrooms. You will be collaborating in close partnership with your assistant teacher to ensure students You will play a pivotal role in shaping the first educational experience for our students. We are committed to instilling values of belonging, curiosity, a joy for learning in all our students and ensuring that children thrive in a nurturing environment.
What Sets Us Apart: At Summit School, we are committed to creating a learning environment where everybody feels that they belong. As educators, we recognize that we play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of engaged citizens, creative thinkers and problem solvers. We know that confidence and competence go hand-in-hand. We believe that learning is a journey that should be joyful and that curiosity is essential to true learning.
We also know that the most significant variable in our students experience is the quality of their teachers. Our faculty are continually developing as professionals, and Summit School has a longstanding tradition of providing significant and varied professional development opportunities in addition to working with a faculty committed to the schools mission and our students. The successful candidate will join a community that values not just academic achievement but also the development of essential life skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field.
- A minimum of two years experience working in early childhood settings.
- Demonstrate a wide and deep knowledge of the development of young children.
- Experience of developing and implementing engaging learning experiences in an early childhood setting.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Excellent ability in written and spoken English.
- A demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate young children.
- Passion for fostering a sense of belonging, curiosity, play and learning.
Essential Functions:
- Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter through the schools online application system via the website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
