Kindergarten Exceptional Education Teacher

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

21h

About The Position

This position requires an Early Childhood Exceptional Education teacher confident in social constructivist pedagogy, Nature Education, and Emergent Curriculum to design and implement open-ended, process based learning provocations that reflect the State of Tennessee Kindergarten academic standards. The Exceptional Education Kindergarten Teacher will focus on integrating nature, science, and art into a project-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning through championing play and hands-on discovery as efficacious learning processes. Additionally, in collaboration with families and related service providers, the Exceptional Education Kindergarten Teacher will identify individualized goals for children with exceptional needs and implement instruction and supports in an inclusive classroom setting. Overall, the Kindergarten Teacher will observe, document, support, expand and deepen the thoughts, ideas, and skills of children as they go through their kindergarten year. About the Work Unit: For five decades, the Susan Gray School has served young children with developmental disabilities and young children who are at risk for developmental delay. The school has the distinction of being the first nationally recognized inclusive preschool where children with and without disabilities learn alongside each other in an educational setting. More information about Susan Gray School can be found here: https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/susan-gray-school/

Requirements

• BA is necessary.
• A Minimum of 4 years of experience teaching young children ages 3 – 8 years is necessary.
• Experience implementing individualized goals for children with disabilities in partnership with parents is necessary.
• Knowledge of social-constructivist systems thinking theories is necessary.
• Experience fostering young children’s biophilia through outdoor play is necessary.
• Respectful communication skills: responsive listening, problem-solver, initiates crucial conversations is necessary.
• Knowledge of the Pyramid Model framework and children’s social emotional development is necessary.
• Knowledge of blood-borne pathogens, and ability to implement safety procedures (including for toileting, nutrition, First Aid) is necessary upon hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification is necessary upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Nature-based Education experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities aligned with SGS vision, pedagogy and policy, and DOE licensing standards
• Maintain a classroom environment which contributes to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of children
• Facilitate orientation and supervision of students and volunteers.
• Documentation.
• Collaborate with children’s extended educational teams
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Participates in staff meetings, parent meetings/conferences, and opportunities for professional development.
• Professional Communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees