Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Lead Teacher Lincoln School - 4.2 Providence, RI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills Phone communication Lesson planning Associate's degree Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Lincoln School, founded in 1884, is an independent Early Childhood-Grade 12 Quaker school for girls in Providence, Rhode Island. We are currently seeking a Lead Teacher for our co-ed Little School program, working with students under the age of two. In conjunction with the Assistant Teacher, the Lead Teacher will:

• Create a joyful and respectful classroom environment that celebrates the uniqueness, perspective, and cultural background of each individual and that is actively anti-racist
• Foster a classroom culture of challenge, active learning, engagement, independence, and perseverance
• Contribute to the maintenance of a clean, safe, inviting, and organized learning environment for the students
• Plan unit/lessons in collaboration with the Pre-K team
• Plan, prepare, and develop teaching aids with support from the teaching team
• Build strong relationships with parents and respond to parents' comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest and respect while maintaining confidentiality
• Have weekly duties including attending specials, recess, lunch, Extended Morning, and Extended Afternoon
• Collect observations and write progress reports for each student
• Be an active member of the Lower School and Early Childhood community by attending and participating in faculty meetings and school events

Qualifications:

An understanding of and appreciation for the developmental range of the age group A nurturing, compassionate, and respectful approach with children Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills Strong work ethic and a kind spirit Continuing interest in professional growth Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's or Associate's degree with coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred, but not required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise any other employees at Lincoln School.

Physical Requirements:

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Able to lift 30+ pounds, when necessary. Stand/sit for long periods of time. Bend, lift, push, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop. Capable of moving around the classroom while teaching a class. Capable of adapting to frequent changes in the position throughout the workday. Hearing and speaking to understand information in person or on the telephone. Speak clearly so listeners can understand. Use hands and fingers for manipulation, educational tools, play equipment, keyboarding. Specific vision abilities required included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. How to

Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our Careers Page on the Lincoln School website https://www.lincolnschool.org/about/careers. Lincoln School is committed to building an equitable and inclusive educational community. Applicants are requested to address in their statement of educational philosophy how they will further this goal. Lincoln School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of groups historically underrepresented in independent schools are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person