Auxiliary Teacher for Early Childhood Division - Culver City, United States - Turning Point School

Description

Job Title:
Auxiliary Teacher for Early Childhood Division


Reports To:
Early Childhood Division Head


SUMMARY:

Turning Point School seeks an Auxiliary Teacher to work in the Early Childhood Division in a supporting capacity to Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers during lunch, recess, after school, and other situations as needed.

A full-time member of the Auxiliary Team, this teacher will work alongside a faculty committed to innovating their teaching practices, with the guidance and support of the Early Childhood Division Head.

Regular hours for the position are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, FSA, and a generous retirement plan. Competitive salary based on experience.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the teaching of developmentally appropriate classes in a safe and nurturing environment
• Prepare for and clean up after class activities and in shared learning spaces
• Support the Library and Research Specialist in the library
• Supervise, teach, and/or support the afterschool care of elementary and middle school students
• Coordinate with Head Teachers regarding individual students
• Support the preparation of indoor and outdoor learning environments in line with our whole child instructional philosophy
• Work with the instructional team to set behavioral expectations and help students stay accountable
• Actively participate in faculty culture committed to being at the leading edge of Early Childhood Grade 8 education
• Participate in professional development
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Is comfortable and truly enjoys interacting with many different children and adults in a diverse and dynamic community
• Knowledge of studentcentered, collaborative, and inquirybased teaching methodologies
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic teaching team
• A strong comfort level with organizational, time management, and followthrough skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents in an evolving diverse, inclusive community
• Commitment to developing cultural competencies around diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and antiracism
• Desire for ongoing professional development, particularly as related to academic and cultural competencies
• Dedicated to approaching their work and interaction with others with professionalism, respect, discretion, judgment, and integrity
• A true desire to teach and to learn from young people
• Willingness to take calculated risks and invite leadership opportunities as they arise
• Commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with research on best practices
• An inclination towards curiosity, innovation, kindness, agility, integrity, compassion, and purpose are also highly valued

Education and/or Experience

• Twelve postsecondary semester units in early childhood education from an accredited college and six months of work experience in a licensed Child Care Center or similar program. The units specified shall include courses covering child growth and development; child, family and community; and program/curriculum
• A current and valid Child Development Associate Teacher, Teacher, or Master Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Some experience working in a Pre-K/TK/DK or early childhood setting is preferred
• Fifteen hours of health and safety training, if necessary, pursuant to Health and Safety code, Section
• Experience in or familiarity with student instruction is preferred
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Create an inclusive classroom/work environment
• Use multicultural teaching/leadership methods, materials, and resources that reflect multiple perspectives
• Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop inclusive teaching and leadership practices

Application Process

Turning Point has a continuing commitment to building cultural competence for all our members and ensuring racial equity and meaningful inclusion in our school community.

In your cover letter, please give us one or two examples of experiences you have had working, learning, and/or collaborating in diverse, multicultural, inclusive settings.

About Turning Point School
Turning Point School, located in Culver City, California, is an independent, coeducational day school enrolling approximately 300 students in preschool through 8th grade from the greater Los Angeles area


Our mission statement is:

_We open our doors every day to create a dynamic learning community in which each child grows into their best self.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Justice

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