Position Purpose:
PreK summer faculty members are a part of Teton Science Schools Independent School community. Faculty work to inspire curiosity, engagement and leadership in children. Faculty members will employ, whenever possible, experiential education within place-based contexts and follow the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education by being responsive to children's interests. The PreK team will build strong relationships with colleagues, students and families. Within the collaborative work environment of TSS, faculty members should expect to be contributing team members, while also taking the initiative to work autonomously.

There are two (2) lead faculty positions and two (2) assistant faculty positions available.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Experience working with young children, ages 4 to 6.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external constituents
• Ability to manage risk and make leadership decisions in front and backcountry settings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Google Apps
• Strong speaking and written communication skills
• Child and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
• Able to sit on the floor, be outside in all types of weather, and pick up heavy objects
• Time spent hiking in front- and back-country settings
• Able to drive 15 passenger vans & minibuses with participants

Responsibilities:

70% Curriculum and Instruction
• Develop and document curriculum
• Set up dynamic environments and provocations for children
• Plan, document and execute lesson plans through direction instruction and guided student support
• Differentiate curriculum and assessment per student needs
• Creating Daily Documentation
25% Pre-K team member
• Collaborate with co-teacher
• Complete duties: reflection meeting, lunch, rest time, story, and general community support
• Attend all trainings prior to program start dates
• Align with team culture and goals
• Support administrative duties associated with successful implementation of program

5% One TSS Responsibilities
• Be friendly and accommodating to all faculty on all campuses whenever possible. We are in this together.
• Contribute to inclusive work and learning environments through continually developing cultural competency. Cultural Competence is one’s ability to interact effectively across various dimensions of diversity. It lies at the intersection of awareness of others, self-awareness, and applying skills & knowledge to promote inclusion and equity

This job description is not meant to state or imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager in compliance with federal and state laws.