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Toddler Associate Teacher
$55k-80k (estimate)
Full Time
10 Months Ago
The Discovery School of Jacksonville is Hiring a Toddler Associate Teacher Near Jacksonville, FL
Toddler Associate Teacher
Position: Toddler Associate Teacher
Reports to: Toddler Program Coordinator, Director of Lower School; Head of School
Location: The Discovery School, 102 15th St., Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
About the School
The Discovery School is a private, non-profit school that offers a unique educational experience through a gradual evolution from pure Montessori, to a blended curriculum, to pure International Baccalaureate (IB) over the course of the child's academic career, serving children ages 18-months through eighth grade.
Through a progressive and internationally-minded framework, students receive a firm foundation in academic skills and participate in a wide variety of enrichment opportunities from a dedicated and caring faculty. Students in our toddler and primary program engage in learning in a Montessori prepared environment with Montessori trained teachers. Students in our elementary school are a part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Our middle school seeks to challenge students with academic rigor in a low-pressure environment.
Who we are looking for
Discovery seeks a dynamic, creative, and dedicated Toddler Associate with a strong passion for learning, a growth mindset, and a commitment to innovation in education. Our culture is about having the freedom and latitude to discover your passions and thrive on encouraging this mindset. The Toddler Associate teacher should have a deep love of and respect for our students and believe that Discovery School students are:
Position: Toddler Associate Teacher
Reports to: Toddler Program Coordinator, Director of Lower School; Head of School
Location: The Discovery School, 102 15th St., Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
About the School
The Discovery School is a private, non-profit school that offers a unique educational experience through a gradual evolution from pure Montessori, to a blended curriculum, to pure International Baccalaureate (IB) over the course of the child's academic career, serving children ages 18-months through eighth grade.
Through a progressive and internationally-minded framework, students receive a firm foundation in academic skills and participate in a wide variety of enrichment opportunities from a dedicated and caring faculty. Students in our toddler and primary program engage in learning in a Montessori prepared environment with Montessori trained teachers. Students in our elementary school are a part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Our middle school seeks to challenge students with academic rigor in a low-pressure environment.
Who we are looking for
Discovery seeks a dynamic, creative, and dedicated Toddler Associate with a strong passion for learning, a growth mindset, and a commitment to innovation in education. Our culture is about having the freedom and latitude to discover your passions and thrive on encouraging this mindset. The Toddler Associate teacher should have a deep love of and respect for our students and believe that Discovery School students are:
- Explorers pursuing their passions
- Spirited and reflective risk-takers
- Peacemakers
- Resourceful and persevering innovators
- Leaders who inspire others to discover and act on what is possible
- Responsible, courageous world citizens
Summary of Position
The Discovery School Associate Toddler Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, core values, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. With the Lead Teacher’s guidance, the management of children in the Outdoor Environment and the preparation and maintenance of the Outdoor Environment is an Associate’s primary responsibility. Assisting the Lead Teacher with management and maintenance of the Indoor Environment is another essential responsibility for the Associate Teacher. Associates are responsible for student hygiene and diapering.
It is important that the expectations of both the Lead Teacher and the Associate are consistent. The Lead Teacher and Associate will work together to create a peaceful atmosphere, and the Associate Teacher must become familiar with and imitate the Lead Teacher’s model. The Associate is responsible for communication that supports an understanding of the school’s program, developing positive relationships within the school community, and protecting the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family in the school community.
The toddler environment consists of an indoor space, a covered patio space, and an outdoor space. A significant portion of the Associate Teacher’s school day is spent in an outdoor space, and a portion of the Associate’s school day is spent indoors. This position requires the employee to spend the majority of work hours actively attending to young children. This will include but is not limited to, standing, bending at the waist, kneeling, sitting, and lifting.
All staff members are expected to be prompt at morning arrival. The Associate Teacher will manage all aspects of the Classroom, and supervise a substitute teacher, in the event that the Lead Teacher is absent.
Normal Hours
The Discovery School Associate Toddler Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, core values, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. With the Lead Teacher’s guidance, the management of children in the Outdoor Environment and the preparation and maintenance of the Outdoor Environment is an Associate’s primary responsibility. Assisting the Lead Teacher with management and maintenance of the Indoor Environment is another essential responsibility for the Associate Teacher. Associates are responsible for student hygiene and diapering.
It is important that the expectations of both the Lead Teacher and the Associate are consistent. The Lead Teacher and Associate will work together to create a peaceful atmosphere, and the Associate Teacher must become familiar with and imitate the Lead Teacher’s model. The Associate is responsible for communication that supports an understanding of the school’s program, developing positive relationships within the school community, and protecting the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family in the school community.
The toddler environment consists of an indoor space, a covered patio space, and an outdoor space. A significant portion of the Associate Teacher’s school day is spent in an outdoor space, and a portion of the Associate’s school day is spent indoors. This position requires the employee to spend the majority of work hours actively attending to young children. This will include but is not limited to, standing, bending at the waist, kneeling, sitting, and lifting.
All staff members are expected to be prompt at morning arrival. The Associate Teacher will manage all aspects of the Classroom, and supervise a substitute teacher, in the event that the Lead Teacher is absent.
Normal Hours
- Monday through Friday when school is in session, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.
- Additional hours may be required and deemed necessary by the Director of Lower School, and Head of School.
- Associate Teachers may be required to work on days when students are not in (full) attendance to support the Toddler Program and other programs. These days will be confirmed just prior to these events.
- Associate Teachers may also be asked to work evenings to provide childcare to support the Toddler program and/or other programs.
Assist the Lead Teacher as directed in
- The preparation, care, and maintenance of the environment, i.e., maintaining a safe, orderly environment and keeping it clean and in good condition.
- The preparation and maintenance of classroom materials. Regarding "taking work home" (including pet care), it is the responsibility of the Lead Teacher, rather than the Associate, to make arrangements for tasks that are not able to be completed within the Associate's regular work hours, i.e. Associate's work outside their regular work hours requires prior approval by the Director of Lower School or the Head of School.
- Working with individual and small groups of children.
- Supervising students including managing snack/lunch, supply refills, assisting an injured child, dressing/undressing children, and diapering/toileting.
- Independent supervision of children while in the Indoor or Outdoor Environment.
- Helping to maintain strong relationships with the parents, characterized by mutual respect and goodwill.
- Helping with students' observation and maintaining current, accurate classroom records.
- Assisting with the execution of Emergencies and Emergency Drills per the established protocol.
The Associate
- Immediately corrects and reports safety issues, accidents, and incidents to the Lead Teacher and the Director of Lower School.
- Is directly responsible for cleaning the environment according to Lead Teacher’s directives and storing all classroom supplies properly.
- Monitors and assists children with work, self-care, and social relationships/interactions with peers.
- Per the Lead Teacher's direction, assists with arrivals and dismissals as required and with strict adherence to Emergency Contact protocol, including completing electronic attendance records according to policy.
- Is responsible for the safety of the children left in their charge until dismissed to a responsible adult. No child will ever be left unsupervised. All teachers are responsible for the appropriate treatment and well-being of all children, based on respect and consistent with the teachings of Montessori.
- Models the Lead Teacher's method of interacting with children and adults, per Discovery's policies, including respectful communication and positive directives and phrasing.
- Is required to attend full Staff Meetings and any other meetings as and when requested.
- Assists with other projects, programs, and planning as assigned or requested by the school's leadership.
- Shares questions and observations with the Lead Teacher.
- Establishes positive relationships with students, which, while recognizing the differing roles of adult and child, are characterized by mutual respect and goodwill.
- Notifies the Director of Lower School immediately of professional difficulties with children, parents, or staff, and personal difficulties that may affect the Associate Teacher's role/responsibilities.
- Protects the peace and privacy of the children at work. Constantly observes the children and encourages them towards independence and confidence through work. Once a child is engaged, the Associate's job is to 'disappear' and move to the next task.
- Collaborates with colleagues and the school's leadership in the design and implementation of innovation within the context of the school's overall program and its mission.
- Models integrity, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, respect for all persons, and an appreciation for racial, cultural, and gender issues and diversity.
- Participates in school functions, including but not limited to Open Houses, Curriculum Nights, Parent Orientations, Fall & Spring Festivals, Board/PTO Community Meetings.
- Is imbued with Discovery's Be Our Guest attitude.
- May be asked to support multiple classrooms within the program to meet the needs of students in different environments.
Professional Responsibility
The Toddler Associate Teacher is involved in ongoing self-assessment and refinement of practice in the classroom and collaborative professional growth.
- Is committed to Discovery's Characteristics of Professional Excellence:
- Model the Portrait of the Graduate.
- Passionately pursue their professional growth and development.
- Unabashedly hold children at the center of all decisions and actions.
- Cultivate an inclusive and vibrant learning community.
- Discover and act on what is possible.
- Completes required DCF and other required and related training in a timely manner.
- Participates in establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of collegial support and adherence to professional standards.
- Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, feedback conferences, and an annual self-evaluation toward goals set by the Toddler Lead Teacher, and in conjunction with the Director of Lower School or Head of School.
- Takes pictures/videos that have been previously requested by the Lead Teacher.
- Participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment, for example, age-level meetings, curriculum discussion groups, working committees, mentoring.
- Participates and shares information from professional development activities with colleagues to benefit the learning community.
- Is responsible for reading and adhering to the guidelines as established in the personnel handbook, Toddler Program Handbook, and all school policies.
- Is responsible for complying with all state regulations and requirements of accrediting organizations.
- Initiates growth and change in their intellectual and professional development, seeking out conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities.
- Is responsible for keeping the Lead Toddler Teacher updated on events, personal and professional issues, schedule, and curricular coordination that could impact their performance.
- Enthusiastically supports new initiatives.
- Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Lower School and Head of School.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree in education a bonus but not required.
- Experience with children between 18 months and 36 months is preferred but not required.
- Experience with Montessori and/or progressive learning approaches is preferred but not required.
- Versed in the integration of technology as a tool enabling learning.
- Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage in a collaborative community.
- Adept at communicating Discovery’s story to various constituencies.
Required Competencies:
- Commitment to Discovery’s Characteristics of Professional Excellence:
- Model the Portrait of the Graduate
- Passionately pursue their own professional growth and development
- Unabashedly hold children at the center of all decisions and actions
- Cultivate an inclusive and vibrant learning community
- Discover and act on what is possible
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Integrity and Trust
- Adaptability
- Attentive listener
Work Authorization: The candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b), LTD and STD, paid & holiday leave, and life insurance.
Start Date: July 29, 2024
To Apply: https://www.thediscoveryschool.org/about/employment
The Discovery School is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b), LTD and STD, paid & holiday leave, and life insurance.
Start Date: July 29, 2024
To Apply: https://www.thediscoveryschool.org/about/employment
The Discovery School is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$55k-80k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/01/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/10/2024
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