Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten)

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.

The Baldwin School is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten) to work collaboratively with Pre-Kindergarten teaching faculty to help girls develop academic and social-emotional skills. All Baldwin teachers participate in the life of the School and support the School's mission.

Successful candidates will possess a love of working with students and creating a joyful learning environment. They will model curiosity and a desire for professional growth, engage students positively with a growth mindset, and exhibit a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues. They will possess a high level of energy and flexibility as well as a sense of humor, and they will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls'education. This position is an opportunity for new teachers to work directly in a classroom with the support and supervision of our expert faculty.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in delivering instruction through individual, small group, and whole-class teaching;
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan lessons and document student growth;
• Supervise and assist students in navigating daily routines, such as transitions, meal times, and recess;
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom space;
• Perform arrival and dismissal duties;
• Support attendance tracking, documentation of student work, and updates to learning platforms (e.g., Seesaw);
• Attend faculty/staff meetings, professional development sessions, parent-teacher conferences, and community events; and
• Other duties, as assigned by the Head of Lower School or the Head of School.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education;
• Experience working with early childhood students;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Invites feedback and follows recommendations from lead teachers;
• The ability to multitask and quickly adapt to changing needs and group dynamics;
• Experience integrating technology into teaching practice to support learning and deepen projects (Google applications, MacBooks/iPads, Promethean Board, etc.); and
• A commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community and to working actively to introduce students to diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.