Assistant Teaching Faculty - Kindergarten

About the role

The ideal candidate is nurturing, responsive, flexible, and collaborative. Our Lower School faculty plan in a cross-curricular manner; develop activities to stimulate curiosity; build community within the classroom; implement our social curriculum; maintain a growth mindset, and build strong, trusting partnerships with families.

Responsibilities

• Develop activities to stimulate curiosity
• Build community within the classroom
• Implement social curriculum
• Maintain a growth mindset
• Build strong, trusting partnerships with families

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Previous experience working with young children
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with progressive educational philosophies
• Prior classroom experience
• Understanding of documentation and observation practices

Physical Requirements

• Significant physical stamina
• Ability to work in varying conditions
• Ability to lift and carry children weighing up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Physical capacity to bend, squat, kneel, and sit on the ground regularly to engage with children at their level
• Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods during activities
• Ability to quickly respond to children's needs, including running or moving swiftly when necessary
• Capability to lift and move materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
• Visual and auditory acuity to supervise children and respond to their needs
• Manual dexterity to assist children with self-care tasks and manipulate educational materials

Benefits

• Salary between $27,000 - $39,000, paid year-round, even when school is out
• Paid time off
• Shared cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Supplemental insurance policies
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
• 20% discount at St. Anne's-Belfield School store