The Early Childhood Division at Country School serves children in Grades Beginners through Kindergarten. In Early Childhood, we are passionate about children believing in themselves and their great potential. We are a place where imagination and curiosity is valued and childhood respected. Teachers intentionally prepare a space that will excite, invite and encourage children to explore. The classrooms provide opportunities for cooperative experiences in large and small groups as well as independent discovery and investigation. The environment is always suggestive and never prescriptive. The children are encouraged to take risks in a safe environment where relationships are built on trust. 

About the Beginners 4/5 Assistant Teacher Position

The Beginners 4/5 Assistant Teacher serves as a member of our Early Childhood School faculty. Our Early Childhood teachers are experienced, dynamic and possess a strong sense of pedagogy. They demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the best in each student and ensure that each child is known, seen, loved and valued.  Each Beginners Assistant teacher works closely with not only the Lead Teacher but the grade level to collaborate on new and existing curricular initiatives in support of student learning and development. 

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-sensory lessons in the primary curricular areas 
• Attend, participate and contribute at weekly grade level team meetings, Divisional Meetings and Wednesday Professional Development Sessions
•  Support the lead teacher in maintaining a clean and inviting classroom to serve as the child’s third teacher
• Take the lead in the Head teacher’s absence
•  Serve on Admission observation teams and participate in admission-related outreach events 
•  Continue to grow professionally by attending workshops, conferences, in-service training, and staying up to date on current literature and best practices

• Understanding of the social, emotional and academic needs of students and the ability to connnect with students at this age level
• A solid understanding of pedagogy and classroom management skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues to support student growth
• Relevant experience teaching the age group
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Competencies

• Is an active steward in helping to create a positive, encouraging,  and respectful and culture
• Demonstrates a true sense of joy in working with students of this age and being in a school environment
• Is organized, collaborative, flexible, responsive and adaptive
• Models inquiry, curiosity and risk-taking
• Is reflective of teaching practice and seeker of feedback
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Is organized and detail-oriented
• Collaborates with colleagues to construct curriculum, share teaching methods, materials and review assessment data in the service of the children
• Is responsive to the needs of the children and seeks professional development to upskill as needed in order to reach all learners