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Lead Teacher, Fall 2024
Location:
Brattleboro, VT
Description:
Summary The Garland School is seeking a Lead Teacher with an interest in wilderness and play-centered education who will work with children ages 2-5 starting in the August 2024 . Set among 200 acres of forest and streams, our Waldorf-inspired school emphasizes year-round immersion in nature including trail walking, woods exploration, gardening, and seasonal Waldorf festivals. Teachers at Garland are welcomed into a community that prioritizes care and mutual aid. In addition to a competitive salary we offer seven weeks of paid vacation, paid personal and sick days, healthcare costs stipend, a supplemental insurance plan, professional development stipends, mentorship stipends, support for the TEACH grant, and local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily. Duties Waldorf inspired and nature-based, our teachers are invited to design an environment that speaks to their interests, strengths and vision of early childhood education. Co-leading the classroom with the help of a co-teacher, with attention to the emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child. Other responsibilities include: Holding a weekly rhythm of activities that encourage imaginative play and creative expression Creating and leading daily circle time with fingerplays, songs, and movement games Incorporate meaningful work (gardening, handwork, cleaning, cooking) into the rhythm of the day, in support of the Waldorf values of mirroring the home environment Communicating with parents about their child daily and writing a weekly summary Collaboratively organizing four seasonal festivals Serving home-cooked meals prepared by the school?s chef. Keeping the classroom clean and tidy and caring for materials and toys Requirements High school diploma or GED 5 years of prior experience with young children (including toddlers) 12 college credits in human development or education (can include Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals) or Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate 3 references from past work experience, including with young children Waldorf-related training or experience or interest in learning Experience sharing the outdoors with children or interest in learning Team player; enthusiastic about working with other adults and taking care of children and the school environment. Nice To Haves 12 college credits with early childhood focus Interest in pursuing VT's early childhood professional pathway and/or VT educator licensing Benefits Salary and Benefits $1000 Sign-on bonus Paid school breaks and holidays Paid personal, sick, and bereavement leave Professional development stipends and mentorship stipends Supplemental insurance plan Healthcare costs stipend Support for the TEACH grant (100% tuition for Early Childcare Education college classes toward Early Childcare Education apprenticeship, a college degree, or licensure, plus additional financial benefits) Local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily
Education/experience:
2 Year Degree, 2 To 5 Years
Company:
The Garland School
Industry:
Education & Training
Posted:
April 11 on acquire4hire
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Lead Teacher, Fall 2024 is a Teaching Teacher Job at The Garland School located in Brattleboro VT. Find other listings like Lead Teacher, Fall 2024 by searching Oodle for Teaching Teacher Jobs.
Lead Teacher, Fall 2024 is a Teaching Teacher Job at The Garland School located in Brattleboro VT. Find other listings like Lead Teacher, Fall 2024 by searching Oodle for Teaching Teacher Jobs.