Job description

About the school

We are a NAEYC accredited infant/toddler program and pre-school in Charlottesville, VA, inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia. We hold strong to our values of nature-based learning, aesthetically pleasing, eco-friendly environments, and strong relationships with children, families, and other early childhood professionals. We are also inspired by the work of Magda Gerber and Dr. Becky Bailey.

If you are an energetic, open-minded teacher, willing to foster curiosity, exploration, and hold respect for young children, you may be a good fit! One of Our Neighborhood’s values is authenticity. As such, we hope that our teachers will bring their full selves to work, with all their diverse perspectives to share. First and foremost, Our Neighborhood team members should love working with children. Teachers act from a belief that young children are competent individuals worthy of a loving engaging environment. Strong candidates have a disposition towards learning and reflection, collaboration skills, and the ability to be self directed.

As a part-time teacher, you will be filling in across different classrooms: the Infant-Toddler Village with 0-3 year-olds or the Learning Studio with 3-8 year-olds. Your schedule is flexible, and you will be adapting to different routines and schedules. One day, you may be in the same room all day; the next day, you may spend short periods of time in different spaces.

You will have a rich opportunity to learn from diverse teaching teams and contribute your gifts to a thriving school. At Our Neighborhood you can dramatically impact the lives of young children and families while you grow into the teacher you want to be. Our Neighborhood provides many professional development opportunities for teachers to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Interacting and connecting with children, families, and Our Neighborhood partners in ways that support strong relationships, respect, and collaboration.
• Filling the duties of a teacher in their absence or scheduled out of classroom time.
• Working in a co-teaching team to maintain a healthy, safe, and engaging classroom environment, develop curriculum, and care for all children.
• Fostering a rich Reggio-inspired curriculum based on a strong view of children as learners and thinkers.
• Using Our Neighborhood philosophies (ex: RIE, Nonviolent Communication, Conscious Discipline) to inform daily practice.
• Approaching conflicts as opportunities to learn, and coaching children to be problem solvers.
• Keeping composure to support children through challenges.
• Maintaining awareness, presence, and attunement in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Receiving and implementing feedback in a team of reflective teachers.
• Reflecting on your work and observations to grow as a teacher.

Requirements

• Ability to manage the physical demands of caring for active children, being outdoors in all weather, bending, and lifting.
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a religious or medical exemption.

Preferred

• Work experience with children ages 0-8
• Educational background in Early Childhood, Psychology, or Education
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

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Compensation

This position is non-exempt, part time. Starting compensation is $15/hour.

This position does not include benefits.

Career path

Often part time teachers are working while in school, caring for a loved one, or bridging retirement or some other life events. It's a great way to be a part of a learning team. It's common for part time teachers to become full time if their schedule allows but part time teachers are also able to fully participate in professional development and our dynamic structure. Some teachers become mentors, teacher trainers, part of the hiring team, or otherwise more engaged in early childhood. Others remain fully in the classroom.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How do you believe children learn best?
• What do you think are the benefits and difficulties of early childhood education for young children?
• What draws you to want to join the Our Neighborhood team?

Work Location: In person

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