Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Parish Day School is looking for you!
Imagine spending your days, providing high quality learning experiences for children ages 2 to 8. Art, playground, special guests, activities and lots of fun - does this sound like a perfect fit for you?
Looking for qualified Early Childhood staff for our preschool, Parish Day School of Eastern Shore Chapel, to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool aged students that encourage the spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth of the children.
We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic and trustworthy individuals to serve as
- Assistant Teachers
- Lead Teachers
- Substitute Teachers
What's great about working here?
Discounted childcare for your own kids!Family-friendly job with flexible schedulingWe invest in you! You'll receive training and professional development with the rest of our teamBeing valued, plus teacher appreciation throughout the yearA true career path, with scholarships offeredFun, creative work environmentTime outside every dayClean, sanitary facility with extreme health protocolsMaternity leavePredictable hoursLots of celebrationsMajor holidays offNo night or weekend workFamily-like work environmentSmoke freeOur families are amazing!Spending the day with cute childrenMaking a difference with meaningful workCreate and implement lesson plans that emphasize developmentally appropriate
practices to promote the development of spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical
skills through musical concepts, age-appropriate seasonal music and chapel songs while
maintaining compliance with the Department of Education Standards for Licensed Child Day
Centers, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Quality Rating
and Improvement System (QRIS) and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
Duties
Create a positive classroom environment through your enthusiasm, engagement insocial conversation, respectfulness in interactions and facilitation of positive peer
interactions
Coordinate, implement and prepare children for seasonal programs (Christmas,Valentine’s Day, Spring and Morning Prayer)
Coordinate and lead musical selections for morning chapel programInstruct children in proper care and use of musical instruments and equipmentDisplay sensitivity by consistently responding to students and effectively addressingstudents’ questions, concerns and needs
Demonstrate awareness of individual students’ emotional abilities and provideappropriate levels of support
Possess a high regard for students’ perspectives by intentionally placing an emphasis onstudents’ interests, motivations and points of view
Promote students’ independence by providing meaningful roles for them within theclassroom, encouraging them to talk and share their ideas, and allowing them to make
decisions for themselves when appropriate
Provide effective behavior management by focusing on proactive intervention andredirection of minor misbehaviors
Make use of positive feedback to reinforce desired behavior and repeated praise formeeting those expectations
Provide students with specific expectations for their behavior and repeated praise formeeting those expectations
Be consistent with consequences by providing immediate and predictable responsesabout the behavior
Be organized and efficient to minimize disruptions to learningProvide high-quality instructional formats through the use of many modalities (e.g.visual, oral, movement)
Encourage the use of analysis and reasoning skills through open-ended and thoughtprovoking questions (sequencing, comparing / contrasting and problem-solving activities)
Link learning to the real world by using examples that are likely to occur in students’lives and encourage them to add their own examples
Provide high-quality feedback in the form of scaffolding (hints / assistance), feedbackloops (back-and-forth exchanges between teacher and students), and prompting
thought processes (asking students to explain thinking)
Demonstrate high language modeling by encouraging, responding to and expandingstudent talk through engaging in meaningful conversations with students
Ensure the classroom environment is in compliance with the Department of EducationStandards for Licensed Child Day Centers, the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC), Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) and the
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
Maintain a high level of confidentiality with children, families and staffParticipate in program evaluations, staff meetings, and required training programs asmandated by the Parish Day School, NAEYC, QRIS and the Department of Education
Support the classroom teachers by providing requested documentation to fulfillrequirements for online portfolios / Support the Parent Association in their endeavors to fundraise for the school
Requirements
Positive, reliable work ethicPassionate about working with childrenMeets / exceeds licensing requirements including :TB TestBackground CheckDocumentation of citizenshipPhysical ability to perform the required job duties with or without accommodationsHigh school diploma or equivalentPossess program leader requirements as mandated through the Department ofEducation Standards for Licensed Child Day CentersConduct self in a manner worthy of a child’s respect, both on site and in the community.Respond appropriately to authority and communicate well with coworkers and supervisorsPossess efficient and knowledgeable computer skills, including, but not limited toMicrosoft Office Word, Microsoft Outlook and the internetBe able to lift 30 to 50 pounds on a regular basisPossess stamina and mental clarity to work punctually and consistently for the assigned shiftsNice To Haves
Experience in early childhood education or related fieldHold CDS or other associate's degree or higherCurrent First Aid / CPR CertificationCurrent Medication Administration Training (MAT)Benefits
Parish Day School offers an uplifting and encouraging environment for children to grow and learn through play. Our teaching team works together preparing hands-on activities for the children.
Training Provided - All levels of experience are welcome to apply.Child Care DiscountsCareer PathChild Care DiscountsCareer PathProfessional Development OpportunitiesClosed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and July 4th week.12-month Full Time employees will qualify for benefits.Competitive hourly salary based on education, position, and years of experience