Lead Preschool Teacher

Vassar College

Lead Preschool Teacher

Department: Wimpfheimer Nursery School
Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 05/09/2023
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS369P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Wimpfheimer Nursery School is hiring a Lead Early Childhood Educator for the school year 2023-24, August 15 - June 24, 8:00am-4:00pm daily. Competitive salary and benefits package.

As a Lead teacher, you will develop, implement, and evaluate the classroom curriculum and be responsible for providing a high quality educational program that reflects the goals of our laboratory nursery school for children ages 2-5. Lead teachers will exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills and collaborate with families, colleagues, therapists and specialists, as well as support students and interns. Lead teachers must have knowledge applying a constructivist approach to learning with experience in play based education and emergent curriculum design.

Lead teachers plan and implement daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices, have a well articulated philosophy regarding child social-emotional development, discipline, and guidance and understand the principles of responsive caregiving. Lead teachers meet with parents regularly, assess and document child progress, organize and arrange classroom environment and materials with care, manage and lead reflective team meetings, mentor and supervise others, and support a positive team teaching approach.

We are seeking vibrant visionary educators. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate an early childhood educational philosophy and describe

• The role of the teacher
• The rights of children
• The rationale for inquiry based learning
• The value of play
• The significance of care rituals
• The importance of outdoor education
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field
• Experience managing a teaching team
• Experience with social coaching and conflict resolution for young children
• Experience leading a developmentally appropriate classroom
• Experience with child assessment and parent-teacher conferences
• Experience setting up a classroom, arranging materials, caring for the environment
• A willingness to grow and increase knowledge in the field and seek innovative approaches
• Cheerful, nurturing, positive, team player with a collaborative work ethic
• Participate and help plan school events such as parent night and teacher reflections
• Exhibit joy in working with children and families

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT This position requires the candidate to be able to care for children’s physical needs on a consistent basis. Candidates must be able to interact with children on their level; frequent bending, squatting and playing on the floor is expected. Candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds. Candidate must remain alert and productive. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching outside in all seasons and all weather.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3287.



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