Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 06-Mar-25
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Grades: Pre Primary, Primary, or Pre kindergarten (ages 2-6)
Reports to: Early School Division Director
Role Duration: 10 months, full time at an hourly rate of compensation
School Day: 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. with the occasional faculty meeting from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Position Summary: Ashley Hall School seeks a committed and professional Early Childhood Associate teacher, who, working in collaboration with the Lead teacher and Division Director, will be instrumental in creating and implementing a dynamic daily program for young children based on the school's philosophy and values, using constructivist theory and inspirations from Reggio Emilia.
At Ashley Hall our Associate teachers serve in one of three capacities:
- supporting a single Lead teacher in the classroom, or
- floating between multiple classrooms in case of absence, additional classroom support needs; or
- providing targeted interventions and supports for a small group of students or an individual student
Each one of the three Associate roles will involve planning, curriculum and instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, technology, and social studies, participating in collaborations with colleagues within the Early School division and throughout the school as a whole. Additionally, the Associate teacher attends all staff meetings and participates in required professional development
The specific type of Associate role for which the successful candidate will be hired will be based on school need and candidate experience and will be clearly discussed with the candidate during the interview process.
Other key responsibilities include
- building relationships with each child and their family
- providing a positive learning environment for children
- co-creating opportunities for growth of the whole child
- using positive guidance techniques
- co-teaching problem-solving and conflict resolution
- assessing students' learning and documenting it through digital media, and portfolios
- co-planning curriculum to be age, stage, and individually appropriate
- working with a Lead instructor to provide differentiated learning
- co-designing and delivering a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy that engages and honors all learners and embraces diverse perspectives
- co-preparing documentation for students and families
- partnering with parents about their child's progress
- maintaining a clean and orderly classroom, common areas and playground
Physical Demands
- While reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, this work involves approximately 50% standing/moving about the classroom and 50% bending and lifting. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for periods of time, sit on the floor, and be active for up to 6 hours/day is required.
Education Preferred:
- Associate’s Degree in a related field required, a Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- experience in a school setting, especially an independent school
- A commitment to the teaching field
- Familiarity or experience teaching in a Reggio Emilia Program or an openness to learning about Reggio Emilia
- A commitment to differentiated learning and a strong pedagogical approach to supporting diverse learners
- A commitment to a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy to engage and honor all learners and embrace diverse perspectives
FLSA Status: Academic-Hourly-Non-Exempt
Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of 3-5 references to Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources, at barrowsl@ashleyhall.org
Since its founding in 1909, Ashley Hall has empowered young women to think critically, act ethically, and embrace their world with confidence. The School serves girls kindergarten through grade 12 (and is co-ed in its Early School, ages 2 to 5 years). Ashley Hall provides a dynamic education grounded in a Reggio approach in its early School and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in its Lower School.
Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.