The Elisabeth Morrow School, a leader in education from early childhood through middle school, seeks an Early Childhood Lead Teacher for its Division of Early Childhood. The Division of Early Childhood serves students ages 2 through Kindergarten.
This position reports to the Head of Early Learning and works in collaboration with fellow lead teachers, associate teachers, and administrators.
The Associate Teacher will help to provide a developmentally appropriate, caring, and supportive early childhood classroom to members of The Elisabeth Morrow School community. In our Division of Early Learning, we recognize that all children will not develop at the same pace. We respect each child’s rate of growth, and activities will be individualized to ensure student engagement and achievement. The transition to a school environment is guided by strong collaboration between families and the school which includes frequent communication and parent education. This position reports to the Head of Early Learning.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Support the Head Teacher in planning, executing and assessing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the school’s philosophy and mission
- Individualize approaches to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of each child
- Skillfully balance restorative learning time and active learning time
- Encourage positive behaviors to promote self-awareness and healthy social interactions
- Ensure that the learning environment is conducive to productivity, and is safe and healthy
- Ensure positive communication with family members
- Establish teacher / child relationships and expectations that are nurturing, understanding and developmentally appropriate
- Contribute to the ongoing operations of the school by carrying out additional responsibilities as assigned
- Utilize behavior management strategies that are reasonable, sensitive and differentiated
- Encourage self-regulation and empowerment through modeling and choices
- Work effectively in a collaborative learning community
- Promote the school within the larger community
Essential Qualifications
- One to three years working with young children
- A college degree, or credit towards, a college degree, preferably in Education or a related field
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to move efficiently from floor-seated to standing position
- Stamina, patience and enthusiasm!
- A plus: fluency in Mandarin or Korean
Incentives
We aren’t just a school; we are a community. Feeling supported in your professional development and growth is one of the greatest benefits we offer our staff. Of course, we provide traditional benefits, too:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Tuition Remission for Employee’s Children (EMS’ School and/or Camps)
- Generous Vacation Policy
Who We Are
At The Elisabeth Morrow School, located 10 minutes from northern Manhattan in Englewood, N.J., children’s natural curiosity grows into a lifelong love of learning. Our exemplary curriculum features innovative programming in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a nationally renowned instrumental music program, social-emotional learning, and community-wide core values.
Proud to be one of the most diverse independent schools in the country, we seek qualified candidates who will add to this legacy. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees.
The Elisabeth Morrow School is a member of the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information, visit elisabethmorrow.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Englewood, NJ 07631: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person