Early Childhood Summer Program Team Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Windy Hill School Summer Program is a living learning community where children ages 2–4 are seen as capable, curious, and creative — co-constructors of knowledge and meaning. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach and nourished by the natural world, our nine-week summer program immerses children in open-ended, nature-rich experiences that honor the hundred languages of children.

As a college laboratory school, we are simultaneously a place of practice, mentorship, and ongoing inquiry. Team Teachers work alongside student teachers, and faculty in a reflective, collaborative environment that benefits both children and the next generation of early childhood educators.

Temporary position June 15, 2026-August 13, 2026.

30-40 hours per week.

Role Overview

The Team Teacher is a hands-on, collaborative member of the classroom teaching team. You will help co-construct the learning environment, document children’s thinking and play, facilitate small-group outdoor exploration, and nurture a warm, responsive community grounded in respectful relationships.

This role is ideal for someone who finds wonder in the small things — a caterpillar on a leaf, a puddle after rain, a child’s theory about shadows — and who understands that the teacher’s role is to listen deeply, provoke thinking, and follow the child’s lead.

Environment & Curriculum

• Co-design indoor and outdoor learning environments that invite inquiry, sensory exploration, and connection with nature
• Contribute to emergent, project-based curriculum grounded in children’s interests and the Reggio philosophy
• Prepare and replenish natural and open-ended materials for daily use

Child Observation & Documentation

• Observe and document children’s play, language, and theories through photos, anecdotal notes, and video
• Contribute to learning stories, pedagogical panels, and portfolios that make children’s thinking visible
• Participate in weekly team documentation review and reflective dialogue

Relationship & Community

• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Support daily routines — arrival, mealtimes, rest, outdoor time — with intentionality and care
• Communicate respectfully with families through informal daily exchanges

Required

• Minimum 12 ECE units (AA, BA, or coursework in progress accepted)
• Experience working with toddlers and/or preschoolers in a group care setting
• Genuine enthusiasm for nature-based and child-centered learning
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on a team
• Current (or ability to obtain): CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, DHHS/FBI background check

Preferred

• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia philosophy and/or pedagogical documentation practices
• Experience in a college lab school, co-op, or university-affiliated early childhood program
• Comfort and enthusiasm for outdoor environments in varied weather conditions

• Sick Leave
• Professional Development
• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience and education
• A joyful, thoughtful, and deeply supportive team culture