*The Highlands Way: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Collaboration*
The Family Center at Highlands School is an early childhood program caring for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
We seek to hire a full-time teacher with an adventurous spirit, a passion for nurturing curiosity in young children and strong background in early childhood education and development.
The ideal candidate is a team player and positive thinker, models an honorable work ethic and can-do attitude, genuinely loves caring for young children, and possesses strong communication skills.
As a Highlands School teacher, you will become part of a distinguished group of educators who passionately believe that education is integral to a meaningful life.
Responsibilities Include:
* Planning and implementing age and developmentally-appropriate classroom practices that include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive/intellectual needs of children
* Utilizing early childhood educational best practices
* Accepting and maintaining responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and cleanliness of the learning environment
* Completing weekly lesson plans and maintaining a portfolio for each student
* Encouraging children’s development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem-solving, and taking responsibility for their actions
* Fostering and building meaningful relationships with each child daily through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, etc.
* Consistently and lovingly teaching developmentally appropriate classroom behaviors
* Building positive, informative, and communicative relationships with parents and caregivers
* Working with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with others and collaborating as part of a team
* Being an active and integral part of the Highlands Community by fostering relationships with other teachers and staff at all grade levels and in all departments
* Exhibiting a growth mindset in the area of professional learning and development
* Understanding, accepting, and abiding by the School’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
* (Preferred but not required) Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Degree
* Knowledge of and preferred experience teaching a nationally recognized early childhood curriculum (ex: Creative Curriculum) as well as NAEYC curricular guidelines
* 2+ years’ experience in a quality Early Childhood program
* DHR background clearance
* Exhibit strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication ability, and creativity
* Possess strong time management skills
* Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR
* Show strong interpersonal and leadership skills, possessing initiative, flexibility, responsiveness, and nimbleness
* Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
*BENEFITS/COMPENSATION*
* Competitive salary and benefits
Highlands School is an equal opportunity employer.
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and professional opportunities.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to *mperkins@highlandsschool.
org.
*You may also visit https://www.
highlandsschool.
org/about/careers/family-center-early-childhood-teacher-clone for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Mountain Brk, AL 35213: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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