Bard CollegePart Time Assistant Teacher/Extended Day TeacherEmployer Website:http://apply.interfolio.com/139607
Bard College Nursery School and Children's Center is an on-campus early childhood center serving faculty and staff families at Bard College and the surrounding community. The school's house a program for 3’s and a Pre-K for 4 and 5 year old’s, and follow a Reggio inspired emergent curriculum, play based approach to early childhood education.
The assistant teacher will support the core teaching staff and lead our extended day program, reporting for work from 11:15 - 5:15 daily. This position is for immediate hire. Candidate will be expected to work through June 21 and then return in late August for the 2024-25 school year on a 10-month contract. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Responsibilities
Assist the lead teachers in all daily activities
Supervise children’s lunch time, rest time
Be responsible for extended day care in collaboration with a second afternoon extended day teacher
Facilitate pick up and be available for parent communication
Deliver and receive messages about a child's day or a family questions or concerns
Collaborate with 2nd closing teacher for afternoon planning and activities
Gather documentation to share with the teaching team as necessary
Be on time and present, minimizing engagement with screens
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood education or a related field or academic early childhood credits
Demonstrated early childhood experience
Skilled in conflict resolution strategies, social-emotional literacy, developmentally appropriate practice
Comfortable working outside in all weather, and be able to meet the physical demands that the position requires
A positive and resilient attitude, joy in working with others, ability to receive and give feedback
Candidate must have excellent verbal communication skills
Proficient in Google suite
Successful candidate must undergo a background check and fingerprinting, among other licensing requirements
Compensation:$17-$19/hr, dependent on experience and qualifications.
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
To Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references through Interfolio athttp://apply.interfolio.com/139607.
Equal Employee Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.
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