Lead Teacher (Elem & Afterschool)

The Schoolhouse•South Burlington, VT

7d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Schoolhouse holds high professional and ethical standards for all of its employees. Employees are expected to embrace, model and embody the Schoolhouse mission and the 5 Core concepts that guide the institution. Employees strive for joyful, transformative learning that cultivates students' natural curiosity, critical thinking skills, and compassion for others. Employees respect children’s individual differences, nurture their capacity for growth, and are committed to authenticity in the activities that shape their learning. Employees collaborate with colleagues, community members and caregivers.

Requirements

Employees are expected to embrace, model and embody the Schoolhouse mission and the 5 Core concepts that guide the institution.
Employees strive for joyful, transformative learning that cultivates students' natural curiosity, critical thinking skills, and compassion for others.
Employees respect children’s individual differences, nurture their capacity for growth, and are committed to authenticity in the activities that shape their learning.
Employees collaborate with colleagues, community members and caregivers.
Understand the needs of and differentiate instruction and activities for diverse learners including those with learning differences.
Maintain and renew CPR and First Aid certification.
Obtain a bus driver endorsement within one year of being hired, unless exempted from this expectation by Supervisor or Head of School.

Nice To Haves

Teaching license (if applicable)
Information about professional development and training hours (outside of school-provided in-service training)

Responsibilities

Work the number of academic and in-service days articulated in the official school calendar, plus 5 or more non-holiday workdays before the first day of school and 5 non-holiday work days after the last day of school as assigned.
Work the specified hours per week according to the schedule determined by their supervisor or the Head of School, understanding that hours may change to meet the need of the SCHOOL or the employee.
Arrive at the school ready to start at the appointed time and stay until their shift ends, and, as appropriate, stay until all students have been picked up and the facilities are orderly.
Follow the established procedures for requesting and tracking PTO, including seeking approval in advance for planned days off and finding coverage for missed hours.
Notify the appropriate member of the administrative leadership team of an unplanned absence due to illness or an emergency as soon as possible but no later than 7:15 am.
Attend staff and team meetings, staff in-service training days, opening and closing school functions, professional development, and other events or meetings as may be assigned.
Use program and instructional time effectively and give full attention to the students by limiting non-student or non-developmental conversations with colleagues during program hours to the absolute minimum.
Respect the rights and dignity of all members of the Schoolhouse community - students, colleagues, and caregivers.
Model self-disciplined and ethical behavior.
Be consistent and reliable.
Commit to ongoing professional growth and development, including establishing annual professional goals with their supervisor and participating in scheduled in-service meetings or as requested.
Abide by policies outlined in the Schoolhouse Employee Handbook and Staff Policies.
Exhibit enthusiasm for the school and the opportunities it provides.
Maintain a flexible and open attitude.
Maintain good relations with students, parents, visitors, and the Schoolhouse community.
Limit personal business to non-school hours to the extent possible.
Dress professionally and appropriately for job duties.
Understand age-appropriate expectations for children (academic and social).
Develop and promote each child’s positive self-image.
Provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, inquiry, exploration, autonomy and independence.
Encourage exploration of how identity, and social and/or environmental justice, shape our world and connect the many areas of learning as part of a broad commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias education.
Explicitly teach and support students in developing strong executive function, problem solving and communication skills.
Develop, plan and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum for a multi-age environment as requested by Head of School and/or Supervisor.
Understand the needs of and differentiate instruction and activities for diverse learners including those with learning differences.
Communicate concerns with supervisor and/or Head of School in a timely manner.
Submit plans, records and reports as requested by Supervisor and/or Head of School.
Afford colleagues, students and caregivers the opportunity to openly and honestly discuss concerns, differences and difficulties and seek meaningful resolution. Seek support from one’s supervisor if needed.
Communicate effectively with caregivers who are partners in their student’s education.
Inform the Afterschool Leadership Team and/or Head of School of concerns that arise in a timely fashion.
Ensure student safety above all else and understand The Schoolhouse policies to ensure student and community safety.
Be familiar with and abide by all pertinent licensing requirements.
Track student attendance in the manner and format requested.
Track hours and submit timesheets in the manner and timeline requested.
Follow, teach and practice established safety procedures.
Take responsibility for an orderly and neat facility and grounds.
Ensure the proper use, maintenance and storage of school materials, equipment and property.
Maintain and renew CPR and First Aid certification.
Obtain a bus driver endorsement within one year of being hired, unless exempted from this expectation by Supervisor or Head of School.
Ensure personnel file is complete including copies of signed contract, resume, teaching license (if applicable), up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications, and information about professional development and training hours.
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of School.