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    Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Substitute Teachers - Guilford, United States - North Guilford Nursery School: The Athena Group, Hiring Manager

    North Guilford Nursery School: The Athena Group, Hiring Manager
    North Guilford Nursery School: The Athena Group, Hiring Manager Guilford, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    The North Guilford Nursery School seeks applicants for lead teachers, assistant teachers, and substitute teacher positions. NGNS is a half-day, private preschool that has a 75 year history of providing a quality preschool experience to families in the greater Guilford area.

    We welcome applications on an on-going basis for all positions: substitutes, assistant teachers, and lead teachers.

    Please see below for our mission, vision, and core values, and visit our website to learn more about us.

    Our Mission:
    NGNS provides a half-day preschool program in a small classroom setting that serves the developmental needs of two, three, and four your old children in the greater Guilford community.

    Our Visions:
    NGNS seeks to become a premier half-day community based preschool by applying the best practices in early childhood education, improving our practice through high-quality professional development opportunities, and engaging respectfully collaboratively with fellow colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders.

    Our Core Values:
    Small is Better Less is More:
    Our programs are intentionally small group and half-day, meeting the needs of families who also share our belief that when it comes to the education of little people, small is better less is more.
    Play Based:
    Our primary instructional approach is hands-on exploration through play, in accordance with the research on best practice in early childhood education
    Nature Based:
    Our curriculum is delivered through a series of nature themes that allow us to tap into the richness of our rural setting in North Guilford.
    Standards Aligned:
    Our practices are guided by the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards to ensure that all students have the opportunity to practice the standards for their age group.

    Duties

    Lead Teacher: create lesson plans and curriculum materials
    Assistant Teacher: Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
    All Teachers:
    • Availability to work from 8:30 - 2:00 Monday - Friday, unless otherwise indicated by director who sets weekly schedule.
    • Availability to work 11 months out of the year: Sept - July
    • Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
    • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, use of Brightwheel application.
    • Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
    • Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to school and back home.
    • Follow all school policies and state regulations.
    • Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
    Requirements

    Minimum of 2 years experience working with preschool children
    • Kind, loving and child-centered
    • Understanding of play-based preschool teaching and learning
    • Understanding of the Bucket Filler method for student management
    • High energy, enthusiastic, team player
    • Ability to work well with others.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
    • An understanding of child development.
    • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
    • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to be certified
    • Must clear a full background check and must pass health screening.
    • Minimum High School Diploma; preference given those who possess a CDA credentials or at least 12 credits in early childhood education or child development.
    • Willingness to pursue CDA credential or at least 12 credits in early childhood education or child development.
    Nice To Haves

    Prefered:
    Associates; Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related fields
    CDA; or at least 12 credits in early childhood education or child development or willingness to pursue CDA credentials or at least 6 credits of ECE, if you don't currently possess

    Benefits

    Highly competitive salary depending on experience and availability to work the required school schedule. The opportunity to join a vibrant learning community of committed early childhood educators. Enjoy small class sizes and high teacher to student ratios, collaborative co-workers, supportive supervisors, and involved families.
    The school is open 11 months out of the year; follows the Guilford Public School Calendar for vacation and time off; and provides the month of August as additional vacation.

    About Us

    Since 1955, North Guilford Nursery School has been providing early childhood education to families in the greater Guilford area who seek a small, part-time program.


    Mission: NGNS provides a half-day preschool program in a small classroom setting that serves the developmental needs of two, three, and four your old children in the greater Guilford community.

    Core Values:

    Small is Better Less is More: Our programs are intentionally small group and half-day, meeting the needs of families who also share our belief that when it comes to the education of little people, small is better less is more.

    Play Based: Our primary instructional approach is hands-on exploration through play, in accordance with the research on best practice in early childhood education

    Nature Based: Our curriculum is delivered through a series of nature themes that allow us to tap into the richness of our rural setting in North Guilford.

    Standards Aligned: Our practices are guided by the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (" target="_blank">CT ELDS) to ensure that all students have opportunity to practice the standards for their age group.

    Vision Statement:

    NGNS seeks to become a premier half-day community based preschool by applying the best practices in early childhood education, improving our practice through high-quality professional development opportunities, and engaging respectfully collaboratively with fellow colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders.


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