What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher position at Brookwood School?
Position Summary Brookwood seeks an outstanding teacher with a deep knowledge of early child development (ages 3-5) and best practices for teaching young children, exceptional collaborative skills, and an infectious sense of fun.
Dedicated to graduating students with cultural competency, Brookwood actively pursues candidates with a strong focus on multiculturalism, equity, and inclusion.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and tools to guide young children through a successful school day.
Ideal candidates will also have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.The candidate will put students needs at the center of decision making, will be a self-reflective educator who models a growth mindset, and will be an inspiration to and collaborator with a high-performing faculty
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in related field 35 years of experience working with young children ages three to five
- Commitment to culturally competent teaching practices and social/emotional learning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education licensure
Specific Responsibilities:
- Design and implement an age-appropriate, play-based curriculum and activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for children ages 3-
- Help children learn routines and expectations within the classroom and during outdoor activities.
- Plan and facilitate whole group, small group, and 1:1 instruction
- Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues about the social, emotional, and academic qualities of students.
- Write bi-yearly narrative reports for each student updating families on student progress
- Write daily newsletters home
- Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year
- Engage in professional development to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at Brookwood.
Division Heads:
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.