Careers

The co-teacher position is responsible for providing a high-quality early learning environment for all children, implementing the STREAMin3 curriculum and utilizing the tools. Our co-teaching team will work collaboratively to set the stage for learning, implement the curriculum, provide strong teacher-child interactions and create an engaging classroom for all children.  Our teachers are brain-builders and build a strong foundation for academic and social learning. Our teachers focus on helping children grow, learn and thrive.  Our school is committed to providing a healthy, safe and high-quality environment for every child.

The co-teacher position reports to the the Director of School.

Responsibilities

• Know the licensing regulations and comply.
• Create a fun and engaging classroom filled with conversation, exploration, discovery and play.
• Maintain a clean, organized and high-quality early learning environment.
• Implement the STREAMin3 curriculum and utilize tools every day.
• Monitor health, safety and quality by using Checklists 1.0/2.0.
• Engage in strong teacher-child interactions.
• Prepare daily STREAM activities and engage children in learning.
• Facilitate learning and move around the classroom.
• Follow routines, curriculum activities and set up classroom.
• Use “Banking Time” to build strong relationships with children based upon their interests.
• Use core skills cards, STREAM activity cards and intentional teaching practices every day.
• Participate in professional development and monitor your plan.
• Communicate effectively with parents about their child’s development.
• Develop a strong relationship with families that is built on trust and respect.
• Complete formative assessments for every child.
• Maintain a portfolio for each child to show growth.
• Complete the daily reports for every child.
• Talk to parents about their child’s day and communicate positively.
• Provide individualized, small group and differentiate the learning to meet the needs of all children.
• Use CLASS data and work collaboratively with the coach to improve classroom quality and interactions.

Skills and abilities

• Knowledge of child development and experience working with young children.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching young children.
• Experience with young children in early learning settings.
• Effective communication, problem solving and working on a team.
• Desire to be innovative, continuously improve teaching and learning.
• Ability to play, have fun and share a passion for learning. 
• Respect diversity and equity.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism. 
• Act in a professional manner at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications.
• Coaching to support teachers in the classroom.
• Performance-Based Pay.
• 15 days off and a week long winter break for children, teachers and staff.
• Health insurance stipend of $200 toward the school’s plan.
• Y membership for health and wellness.
• Retirement Plan with $1:$1 match at 3%.
• Professional development designed by UVA.

The flex teacher is responsible for collaborating with the teachers, staff and management team to assist with the day-to-day operations of our school. Our flex teachers will assist with setting the stage for learning, implementing the curriculum, providing strong teacher-child interactions and creating an engaging classroom for all children.

The flex teacher reports to the Director of School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Follow all licensing standards to create a safe & healthy environment.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Assist with STREAMin3 activities (science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math).
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Provide positive interactions with children and families.
• Attend and participate in all professional development & coaching.

Skill and Abilities 

• Knowledge of early childhood education
• Experience with young children.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching young children.
• Respect diversity and equity.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism.
• Act in a professional manner at all times.

Benefits 

• Coaching to support teachers in the classroom.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-Based Pay.
• 15 days off and a weeklong winter break for children, teachers and staff.
• Health insurance stipend of $200 towards the school’s plan.
• Y membership for health and wellness.
• Retirement Plan with $1:$1 match at 3%.
• Professional development designed by UVA.
• Coaching to support the teachers in the classroom.