What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Educator position at A New Leaf School Nashville?
A New Leaf School of Nashville is a vibrant, child-centered learning community dedicated to nature-based and project-based education. Our approach integrates hands-on, experiential learning with an emphasis on environmental stewardship, creativity, and critical thinking. We foster a love of learning by encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and exploration.
We seek experienced Early Childhood Educators to inspire, nurture, and guide our preschoolers within our enchanting Reggio Emilia inspired garden campus.
As a valued member of our teaching team, you'll engage in collaborative endeavors in the true spirit of Reggio pedagogy with a co-teacher. You'll have the opportunity to both contribute to and lead projects aimed at enriching children's education while fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.
Qualifications required:
- Associate's degree, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education
- Knowledge of DHS rules, and Tennessee Early Childhood Developmental Standards.
- Commitment to continued professional development.
- Knowledge of the Reggio approach to education and willingness to work as co-researchers with the children to develop an emergent curriculum.
- Ability to document and share with others the learning journey of the classroom.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Great organizational skills.
- Develop portfolios for each of your students.
- Assessing student progress. Communicate progress and delays with the director and with parents.
- Stamina to hike on a hill and endurance for bug bites, ticks, and other wildlife.
- Ability to work in teams.
- Patience and calm response to problem resolution.
- Ability to teach children social-emotional awareness and skills.
- Enthusiasm and ability to develop the outdoor classroom and to work outdoors over half of the day.
Details:
- Paid planning time weekly
- Paid time off:
- Paid In-Service days
- Paid personal time
- Paid sick time
- Half price summer camps for your children.
- Schedule: 7:30am to 3:30pm
- Living in Nashville or the surrounding area to reliably commute to school on time, or planning to relocate before starting work is required.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter. Your cover letter should address the following points:
- Detail your work experience.
- Share your teaching philosophy.
- Highlight a few projects that you have conducted with students.
- Discuss your understanding of the Reggio educational approach.
- Highlight your hobbies and passions.
- Showcase your abilities and skills.
- Describe your relationship with the outdoors.
- Explain what your ideal teaching position entails.
- Outline your short and long-term career goals.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24