Temporary PreK Lead Teacher

The Carey School•San Mateo, CA

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Carey School seeks a dedicated, creative and experienced educator for an Early Childhood Education classroom Lead Teacher position. Our play-responsive early childhood program is rooted in the Developmentally Appropriate Practice and philosophies of the Reggio Emilia approach, providing structured and open-ended play time for children to build SEL skills, develop relationships and “learn through doing” using emergent curriculum themes. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of lead teaching experience in an early childhood education setting and ideally, a degree in early childhood education or development; and/or at least 12 ECE units. A qualified candidate will have demonstrated collaboration with colleagues, including grade level partners and specialist teachers. In addition, they will have a proven record in both language arts and mathematics, utilizing the project approach to integrate content through play and teacher-directed lessons. The Carey School is committed to being an inclusive environment that supports the social emotional growth of all constituents and seeks candidates who value this endeavor. At Carey, we work to create classroom communities that support students in becoming joyful, engaged, thoughtful, metacognitive learners that can make their thinking visible.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of lead teaching experience in an early childhood education setting.
Ideally, a degree in early childhood education or development; and/or at least 12 ECE units.
Demonstrated collaboration with colleagues, including grade level partners and specialist teachers.
Proven record in both language arts and mathematics.

Responsibilities

Lead an Early Childhood Education classroom.
Provide structured and open-ended play time for children.
Build SEL skills in children.
Develop relationships with children.
Utilize emergent curriculum themes.
Collaborate with colleagues, including grade level partners and specialist teachers.
Utilize the project approach to integrate content through play and teacher-directed lessons.
Create classroom communities that support students in becoming joyful, engaged, thoughtful, metacognitive learners that can make their thinking visible.