Substitute Teacher for - Brattleboro, United States - Neighborhood Schoolhouse

Neighborhood Schoolhouse

Verified Company

Brattleboro, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

The Substitute Teacher for this role must be flexible and able to work with all ages 6 weeks through 5 years old in order to work between classrooms or wherever placed by the site Director.

The Subsitute Teacher should be available to be on-call at least 3 days/week.

The Substitute Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

They must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.

Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Substitute Teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and faculty.

Substitute Teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

They must love the outdoors.

Duties

Float among 4 classrooms as needed
Get to know and support the routines of all classrooms
Provide a mix of group and one on one support to children
Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
Encourage selfhelp and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Requirements:

Successful completion of High School or equivalent.
Early Education experience is a plus, not a must, but with a growth mindset to learn and grow within the field.
Resourcefulness
Enthusiasm to work outdoors in all climates.
Ability to work well with others.
Strong oral communication skills
An understanding of child development.
Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (Can obtain once hired)
Must clear full background check.

Nice To Haves
We are a school community who loves the outdoors. All applicants must share a love for the outdoors and be prepared to teach and assist outside in all types of New England weather

Benefits

After a 90-day period of dedication to availability, there is a potential for some or all of the following: paid time off, including sick and vacation, retirement plan with company match, vision, dental, access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), professional development opportunities, and other fringe benefits.

About Us
The Neighborhood Schoolhouse is a small, independent school in Brattleboro, Vermont.

We have been inspiring a life-long love of learning through an emphasis on the arts, nature-based environmental education, and social-emotional skills since 1980.

At Neighborhood Schoolhouse you will find few desks, but many tables, rugs, and learning stations where the students work and play together.

The freedom we give students to move while learning aids their social development, builds community and trust, and boosts comprehension and retention.

Our campus adjoins a protected 400-acre forest, where even the littlest learners explore and play.

Our grounds, our gardens, the surrounding Vermont forest, and our beloved community are all part of what make Neighborhood an ideal place to grow.