Preschool Teacher - Half Day

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for an early education job where you actually teach, not just provide child care. We are hiring teachers that understand Montessori and Reggio Emilia curriculum OR want to learn this research driven hybrid curriculum.

Ivybrook Academy is currently seeking passionate preschool educators for our school campus. Our schools provide a professional environment where educators can focus their time on igniting the joy of learning in their students. We are seeing passionate educators committed to progressive quality education.

Ivybrook Academy is a half-day preschool committed to providing a balanced educational program that fosters individuality, creativity, and life-long learning. Ivybrook Academy provides a progressive approach to early childhood education, which values student's individual voices within our vibrant community and cultivates compassionate citizens who find joy in learning. Ivybrook blends a hybrid curriculum of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Multiple Intelligence research. Dynamic teachers assist children in achieving developmental milestones while valuing differences and nurturing the individual needs of their students. This position will begin as part time, with the opportunity to move into full time asap as classes fill.

Benefits:

• This position is part-time
• Over 6 weeks of paid time off each year!
• School year closely follows the public-school calendar
• Workday is 4.5 hours per day during normal school year, approx. 8:00 - 12:30 (part time)
• Supportive and professional work environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement daily lessons for the children following a progressive approach to education
• Observe and evaluate each child’s progress
• Work cooperatively and professionally with staff members and parents
• Maintain communication with parents
• Be available for parent conferences
• Attend staff meetings, training and school functions
• Maintain portfolio assessments for all children in the classroom
• Commit to continuing education

Ivybrook Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation.

Job Requirements
Priority given to those with a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or have their education degree within the first year of employment. Previous experience at a public, private or licensed school preferred. Priority given to those with Montessori or Reggio Emilia experience and knowledge/training.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Ivybrook Academy Corporate.