EC Alternate Teacher

Alternate Teacher

Reports to: Assistant Heads for Teaching & Learning in the Early Childhood

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time; School year

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of either the Assistant Head for Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood, the Alternate Teacher will plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program to maintain a classroom environment that supports each student’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development in accordance with the policies and philosophy of The Lamplighter School. The Alternate Teacher will also collaborate with colleagues while maintaining a positive team attitude.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and implement curriculum for use in the classroom
• Revise and modify curriculum accordingly throughout the year, as necessary
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
• Cultivate effective professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Create positive educational climate for students
• Attend all required school meetings and public-relations events, including participate in school committees and extracurricular activities as required
• Engage in professional development to stay abreast of current topics in education
• Understand and support The Lamplighter School commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in teaching, training, and/or knowledge in early childhood education

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent command of English language required
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be punctual and dependable Knowledge of current trends and research in early learning
• Understands and is respectful of the unique school culture
• Ability to foster a joyful, hands-on, stimulating, accepting learning environment with students and faculty from diverse groups
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to manage a classroom of up to 18 students effectively
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups