Emeryville, California
Pasco, Washington
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 20-Nov-24
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Type: Full Time
Salary: $32,500-35,5000
Categories:
Required Education:
Faculty Assistant, Early Childhood
Begins January 2025
Job Summary: Pembroke Hill School seeks a caring, growth-minded educator to join its early childhood team as a faculty assistant. In partnership with a lead teacher, the faculty assistant builds community and encourages children to play, investigate, problem-solve, and construct new understandings in a welcoming, joyful environment. Faculty assistants support children’s growth and development by preparing materials, setting up learning spaces, and leading experiences that build on student interests, motivations, and wonderings.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our faculty and staff believe in an image of the child as capable, curious, and eager to learn and make sense of the world. Faculty Assistants contribute significantly to the educational program by serving as positive role models and guides for children, facilitating healthy and productive relationships, and assisting in implementing student-centered curriculum and classroom routines.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:40 am-3:40 pm, based on the school year, August- May. During the school year, there are three school vacations – one week at Thanksgiving, two weeks in December, and two weeks in March – plus holidays, personal and sick days.
Compensation:
The annual base salary for the school year ranges from $32,500-35,500 based on previous experience, and there are ways to earn additional compensation through the extended day program, coaching, and/or summer camp. There is a full range of excellent benefits, including health, dental, retirement match (up to 8%), professional development, PHS tuition remission, free lunch, and more!
About Pembroke Hill School:
Pembroke Hill School is an independent school in Kansas City, Missouri. Pembroke Hill seeks to fulfill our mission by recognizing that diversity, belonging, equity, and inclusion are integral elements of school and community life. Our mission-inspired goal is together, cultivating each to be a global thinker and valuable member of the PHS community poised to acquire the academic and life skills that make a significant difference for all. We have newer and updated facilities, excellent classroom resources, small class sizes, and a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
If you would like to join a highly qualified team who enjoys teaching talented and dedicated students and would like to be considered for this opportunity, complete the online application.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree; education related or equivalent experience in education.
- 1-3 years experience working with children, preferably in a teaching or tutoring role.
- Prefer experience or knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborates with the lead teacher on curricular planning, student learning experiences, and professional growth.
- Must model the Mission, Values and Promise of Pembroke Hill School (see below)