Job Title: Early Childhood Infant Teacher
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Full-time (7:30-4:00 Monday - Friday) | February through May
Non-exempt | Hourly Employee

St. George’s Episcopal School is searching for an enthusiastic and creative Early Childhood Teacher to work with the faculty infants. St. George’s is seeking candidates who demonstrate a growth mindset and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates who are organized, patient, flexible, warm, energetic and engaging are likely to be successful team members at St. George’s.

St. George’s is a preschool to eighth grade independent school serving 370 students and employing approximately 100 faculty and staff. At St. George’s, each child grows academically, creatively, emotionally, and spiritually, while developing a sense of self-worth and moral responsibility. We recognize that no two children are alike; each one possesses a fascinating combination of gifts and challenges. We serve a blend of learning profiles in a family-like atmosphere of care and concern with a highly trained and dedicated faculty. Together, we embody perseverance, integrity, compassion and respect -- values that foster lifelong learning and success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants and children one year of age
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required

Skills
Candidates must be committed to using innovative educational practices such as the following:

• Working with Children and Families
• Warm and nurturing character that supports the applicant’s ability to connect with young children and their families
• Dedication to social-emotional and character development of each child
• Ability to set learning goals which are integrated within a child-centered curriculum for each child, develop appropriate challenging curriculum to meet the needs of the students, and provide a variety of ongoing assessments
• Ability to continually listen to children, reflect and document children's process and their work
• Exceptional communication skills which prove effective in communicating with parents and establishing a team approach with the child’s family
• Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development

Curriculum and Teaching Methods

• Understands the social and emotional needs of preschool age students
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia and The Project Approach 
• Experience with or appreciation for project/constructivist learning approach and an ability to integrate real-life learning experiences into the curriculum
• Ability and willingness to differentiate instruction for students
• Understanding of the environment as a teaching tool

Working in a Teaching Team

• Experience working in a teaching team
• Positive attitude and eager to work collaboratively with co-teachers, peers and colleagues in developing and planning for instruction
• A desire to respond to and initiate the solving of problems through clear and open communication
• Open to feedback and able to take risks
• Highly interested in pursuing professional development opportunities and dedicated to lifelong learning and possessing a growth mindset

St. George’s Episcopal School is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local discrimination laws.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter detailing their educational philosophy and resumé to Early Childhood Director Hayley Harang, harangh@stgeorgesepiscopal.com