Pre-school Co-teacher

To teach children and manage classroom/outdoors with other co-teacher assigned by the Preschool Co-Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESONSIBILITIES:

• Co-develops curriculum based on resources available at SMNC
• Co-prepares daily lesson plans
• Co-responsible for all children enrolled in designated class.
• Co-keeps records of attendance for children and other staff in designated class.
• Co-keeps records of performance for children and other staff in designated class.
• Co-keeps materials in room orderly.
• Co-directs other staff in classroom
• Co-changes materials, learning centers, bulletin boards in the classroom to reflect curriculum and seasons
• Completes all responsibilities in a timely manner
• Communicates with parents on an ongoing basis providing weekly curriculum, weekly discoveries and events with pictures.
• Attends monthly staff meetings
• Plans weekly classroom staff meetings that include documentation of children and curriculum planning
• Reports to the Director of Preschool any concerns or challenges related to designated class
• Enhance the experience of outdoor exploration for children
• Attend staff development workshops mandated by the OEC
• Certified in First Aid, Medication Training and CPR
• OEC fingerprinted and background check every five years

QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to interact effectively with parents and peers
• Must possess a maturity to have professional, respectful demeanor with parents, children and staff
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Developmentally Appropriate Education.
• Keep current with new knowledge in Early Childhood Education
• Ask questions about the outdoor environment
• Know the correct names of native plants and wildlife
• Be stewards of the environment and practice sustainability
• Must act with discretion and have a keen understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to define goals, meet urgent deadlines, organize, and prioritize classroom activities

CONTACT & RELATIONSHIPS:

• Co-provide information to parents/families about classroom activities
• Send weekly information to families on children’s experiences often including pictures.
• Send weekly reminders and updates to families
• Send weekly curriculum to families
• Maintain professional demeanor providing information to families concerning their children
• Confer with the Director of Preschool any concerns about children
• Be aware of current happenings at the museum
• Support other staff members
• Professional resolution of issues with other staff members (either directly or with the Director of Preschool)

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet State of CT requirements to be a teacher as defined by the state
• Minimum: Associates in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Preschool experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to innovate and initiate.
• Must be a “team player”
• Love and respect for the natural world
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment
• Must be comfortable in the outdoor environment and use the outdoor environment on a regular basis to support curriculum
• Comfortable with animals and willingness to learn how to handle certain animals to enhance curriculum and use both in the classroom and outdoors
• Certified in First Aid, CPR and Medication Training
• Bi-lingual a plus     

How to apply:

Send inquiries to Lisa Combs at LCombs@stamfordmuseum.org