Job description

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 substitute you will step in when a teacher is away. You may be scheduled hours to cover a vacation or on call when another team member is unexpectedly out. You’ll get an opportunity to explore different age groups and work with different teaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Interacting and connecting with children, families, and Our Neighborhood partners in ways that support strong relationships, respect, and collaboration.
• 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.
• Circle of Security

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call

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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