Tinker Preschool is currently seeking a:
Preschool Class Lead Teacher/Outdoor Educator
About our School:
Tinker Preschool is a progressive, inquiry- based early childhood program. We take strong inspiration from the philosophies of Reggio Emilia, S.T.E.A.M and connections with nature. We are a team of experienced educators who are passionate about building on the individual interests of children, in the classroom and beyond. Together, we are creating a nurturing learning environment that encourages innovation, invites creativity and inspires multifaceted thinking.
Lead Teacher Job Overview and Responsibilities:
The Lead Teacher/Early Childhood Educator is responsible for:
- Planning daily indoor and outdoor curriculum that offers supportive and stimulating learning experiences for the students.
-Adopting clear and consistent observation and documentation practices to support each student's learning process.
-Maintaining strong and consistent lines of communication to the school community including staff and parents.
-Providing positive behavioral guidance for children based on a co-learning approach through inquiry, research and reflective based practices.
-Collaborating with and modeling effective and responsible teaching practices for teaching assistants.
-Commitment to professional development and continued education through collaboration, workshops, training, research and reading.
Minimum Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- BA degree in ECE or relevant field
- Minimum 2 years+ teaching experience
- 12 ECE units or Child Development Associate Permit
- CPR & First Aide Certification
- Negative TB test
- Criminal background clearance
We provide competitive salary, paid holidays, health benefits and 401K.
To apply, please respond with your CV and 3 references.
To learn more about Tinker Preschool, please visit https://www.tinkerpreschool.org/
We are looking forward to thriving with you!
The Tinker Team
