Lead Teacher Toddler classroom (ages 12m-24m) Minimum 2 yrs lead experience

Role:

The teachers at Manhattan Schoolhouse are professionals who are deeply passionate about the individual capability of children to construct their own learning and understand themselves to be facilitators of learning experiences that support the development of children in their learning. The teacher’s role is to support children in their explorations of the world in a gentle and nurturing manner. To make certain that teachers fulfill this mission, Manhattan Schoolhouse has created a culture of continuous professional development so that teachers can provide a high quality of care for all of the children and families in the school.

Main functions (but not limited to):

• In collaboration with the education director, design the classroom's overall organization, which includes but is not limited to teachers' roles/responsibilities, schedules, lesson plans, classroom events and transitions.
• Conduct developmentally appropriate, Reggio Emilia inspired project work sessions with classroom children.
• Design, write, collaborate upon and deliver observational notes, lesson plans, project folders and larger, school-wide events.
• Carry out the daily care of the child: greeting the children and families during drop-off and pick-up, leading circle time, setting up provocations, implementing projects, changing diapers, body care and cleaning.
• Provide parents continuous and specific information about their children's educational, social and emotional processes in person during drop-off and pick-up and through the Parent app
• Responsible for the organization of learning walks or activities outside the center.
• Participate in research projects.
• Collaborate with administration and teaching team to ensure the best care for all children is met each and every day.
• Work to create a positive, collaborative learning environment for all members of the school community.

Qualifications: Preferred: a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Minimum requirements include a Child Development Certification, or an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education plus a minimum of two years lead teacher experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• If you do not have an Associate's, do you at least have a minumum 10 years of experience and a high school diploma?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person