Early Childhood - Teacher Job at Bridges School Early Childhood Program, Cos Cob, CT

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  • Bridges School Early Childhood Program
  • Cos Cob, CT

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

Duties

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Summer work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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