Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Bridges School is a nationally accredited early childhood program located in Cos Cob, CT. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, team-oriented classroom teacher for our Reggio-inspired Mixed Age Program. The daily schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am-1:00pm and 8:00am-3:30pm on Wednesdays. Additional afternoon hours are possible. Our teachers work in collaborative teams of three.

The ideal candidate is

• passionate about early childhood education
• sees themself as a learner and researcher alongside the children
• a careful observer and listener to children
• able to create positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• familiar with the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education

• Implementing an inquiry-based curriculum, guided by the theories of social constructivism and based on developmentally appropriate practices
• Documenting the learning process
• Communicating with families regularly regarding child's classroom experience and progress across all developmental domains
• Conducting parent-teacher conferences twice per year
• Engaging thoughtfully and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents
• Reflecting on own teaching practice, working toward professional development goals

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• One year of experience as a classroom teacher
• Familiar with the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the Bank Street approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with NAEYC's Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the CT ELDS and DOTS
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Hourly rate is commensurate with education and experience
• 10-month position, potential summer camp hours
• Paid sick days
• Stipend towards Bachelor or Master's Degree
• Professional development opportunities

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