Teacher

Summary

The New E3 School is a state-of-the-art, mixed-income model that is setting the standard of excellence in early education across Virginia. The co-teacher position is responsible for providing a high-quality early learning environment for all children, implementing the STREAMin3 curriculum and utilizing the tools. Our co-teaching team will work collaboratively to set the stage for learning, implement the curriculum, provide strong teacher-child interactions and create an engaging classroom for all children. Our teachers are brain-builders and build a strong foundation for academic and social learning. Our teachers focus on helping children grow, learn and thrive. Our school is committed to providing a healthy, safe and high-quality environment for every child.

Duties

· Know the licensing regulations and comply.
· Create a fun and engaging classroom filled with conversation, exploration, discovery and play.
· Maintain a clean, organized and high-quality early learning environment.
· Implement the STREAMin3 curriculum and utilize tools every day.
· Monitor health, safety and quality by using Checklists 1.0/2.0.
· Engage in strong teacher-child interactions.
· Prepare daily STREAM activities and engage children in learning.
· Facilitate learning and move around the classroom.
· Follow routines, curriculum activities and set up classroom.
· Use “Banking Time” to build strong relationships with children based upon their interests.
· Use core skills cards, STREAM activity cards and intentional teaching practices every day.
· Participate in professional development and monitor your plan.
· Communicate effectively with parents about their child’s development.
· Develop a strong relationship with families that is built on trust and respect.
· Complete formative assessments for every child.
· Maintain a portfolio for each child to show growth.
· Complete the daily reports for every child.
· Talk to parents about their child’s day and communicate positively.
· Provide individualized, small group and differentiate the learning to meet the needs of all children.
· Use CLASS data and work collaboratively with the coach to improve classroom quality and interactions.

Requirements

· Knowledge of child development and experience working with young children.
· Demonstrate a passion for teaching young children.
· Experience with young children in early learning settings.
· Effective communication, problem solving and working on a team.
· Desire to be innovative, continuously improve teaching and learning.
· Ability to play, have fun and share a passion for learning.
· Respect diversity and equity.
· Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism.
· Act in a professional manner at all times.

Benefits

· Competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications.

• Performance-Based Pay.
• 15 days off and a week long winter break for children, teachers and staff.

· Health insurance stipend of $200 toward the school’s plan.
· Y membership for health and wellness.
· Retirement Plan with $1:$1 match at 3%.
· Professional development designed by UVA.
· Coaching to support teachers in the classroom.