Career Center

POSITION SUMMARY: The Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing curriculum; assessing the educational development of their students; communicating with families; and supporting the mission of the school.

Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of the school in all ways, by engaging and communicating effectively with staff and parents.
• Possess and utilize knowledge of best practices in early childhood development, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion pedagogy to plan and execute engaging and rigorous instruction.
• In collaboration with a co-teacher, plan and implement a well-balanced curriculum which includes daily activities designed to meet the needs of children consistent with early childhood theory and practice.
• Teach early math and literacy skills using developmentally appropriate, research-based curricula.
• Incorporate elements of inquiry and/or project-based learning into the curriculum
• Utilize observation and documentation to assess and monitor growth in all curriculum areas.
• Develop and administer developmentally appropriate assessments to evaluate student progress toward learning objectives
• Communicate regularly with families concerning student progress and information about academic programming and classroom events..
• Plan and conduct parent-teacher conferences.
• Write narrative progress reports to record and communicate students’ progress.
• Support and supervise classroom interns or associate teachers, as applicable.
• Participate in all-school activities, such as Admissions events, that take place during and outside of regular work hours.
• Work with learning specialists to identify students requiring differentiation and implementing accommodations as necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with project based learning preferred
• Master’s degree and/or comparable professional experience in education-related field
• Experience working with students in early childhood
• Proven ability to communicate, problem solve and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment

About The Chestnut Hill School

The Chestnut Hill School, founded in 1860 and located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is a co-educational, independent school educating students from Beginners (age 3) through Grade 6. The Chestnut Hill School is a dynamic and vibrant community dedicated to developing joyful learners who think critically, embrace diversity, and act with empathy. Faculty and staff alike play an integral role in shaping the experiences of our students. With more than 50 faculty and staff members, each individual of our diverse community contributes to the whole. We cultivate genuine relationships that honor and celebrate the identities and perspectives of others. CHS fosters a challenging and supportive work environment and offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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