The Early Childhood Floater Associate Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Position Summary

Ashley Hall School seeks a committed and professional Early Childhood Floater Associate Teacher who will work collaboratively with Lead teachers to support instruction and programming. The position requires an individual who is highly motivated and flexible as it requires floating between multiple classrooms in case of teacher absence or additional needed classroom support. The successful candidate will participate in collaborations with colleagues within the Early School division and throughout the school as a whole.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Building relationships with each child
• Providing a positive learning environment for children
• Co-creating opportunities for growth of the whole child
• Using positive guidance techniques
• Co-teaching problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Working with a Lead instructor to provide differentiated learning
• Co-delivering a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy that engages and honors all learners and embraces diverse perspectives
• Maintaining a clean and orderly classroom, common areas and playground

Physical Demands

While reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, this work involves approximately 50% standing/moving about the classroom and 50% bending and lifting. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for periods of time, sit on the floor, and be active for up to 6 hours/day is required.

Education Preferred

• Associate's Degree in a related field required, a Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience in a school setting, especially an independent school
• A commitment to the teaching field
• An openness to learning about Reggio Emilia is desired, though familiarity or experience teaching in a Reggio Emilia Program is highly desirable
• A commitment to differentiated learning and a strong pedagogical approach to supporting diverse learners
• A commitment to a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy to engage and honor all learners and embrace diverse perspectives

FLSA Status

Academic-Hourly-Non-Exempt

Contact Information

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of 3-5 references to Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources, at barrowsl@ashleyhall.org

About the School

Since its founding in 1909, Ashley Hall has empowered young women to think critically, act ethically, and embrace their world with confidence. The School serves girls kindergarten through grade 12 (and is co-ed in its Early School, ages 2 to 5 years). Ashley Hall provides a dynamic education grounded in a Reggio approach in its early School and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in its Lower School.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.