The Overfield School is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, imaginative teacher for our preschool classrooms for the 2024-25 school year. The successful applicant will be well-versed in best practices for teaching young children, and passionate about team-teaching utilizing the inspiration of the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
• Understands and supports philosophy, policies, and goals of the Overfield School.
• Has familiarity with the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education. Believes in the importance of active, play-based programs for young children, and has an image of children as strong, capable, and deserving of having a central voice in their own learning.
• Ensures a safe and inviting environment for children and parents.
• Displays the ability to work independently and in a team environment, cooperating with co-teacher as well as studio artist and naturalist.
• Generously shares ideas, time, talent, materials, and helping others achieve their best.
• Sets up and follows daily schedule and methods of classroom management decided along with other members of the teaching team.
• Develops and implements curriculum appropriate to the developmental stages of the children, deciding this with the teaching team.
• Adapts the general curriculum to meet the needs of the individual child with concern for his/her interests, special talents, challenges, style and pace of learning.
• Provides sufficient opportunities for problem solving, both for the individual and the group.
• Assumes share of routines for preparing materials and food, assisting children, and cleaning up.
• Promotes the health and safety of the children.
• Treats each child with dignity and respect, accommodating individual differences and working with the individual child when need arises.
• Is interested in the arts and nature, and has experience using these as an integrated part of the curriculum.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person