Burlington Forest Preschool is a licensed 5 STAR program located at Ethan Allen Homestead with two classes for children ages 3 - 5. While we have indoor classrooms, we spend as much time as we can outside throughout the year. Our curriculum emphasizes a place-based, inquiry-based, emergent approach, with a focus on the natural world and natural materials. This assistant position works with both classrooms throughout the week.
We do not require assistant teachers to hold an educator's license or a degree in education, but mandatory professional development will be required upon starting. The part time position is 20 regular hours per week: from 12:00 - 4:00, Monday through Friday, with additional required hours for staff meetings and school events. Teachers have 7 weeks of paid breaks during closures throughout the year. Candidates must possess the following skills and qualities: - Ability to develop rapport and meaningful reciprocal relationships with children, colleagues, and parents- Commitment to individual, communal, and global well-being, and the willingness to engage in professional and personal reflection practices to support this.- Commitment to incorporating our values of social justice, anti-racism, anti-bias, sustainability, land stewardship, and partnership with colleagues and community members to further these goals- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, how to implement a meaningful, constructivist, emergent curriculum using the cycle of inquiry- Enthusiasm and motivation to learn about the natural world, spend time outside in all weather, and seek ways to utilize natural materials- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with lead teachers - Creativity, flexibility, and curiosityPay is dependent on candidate's qualifications as verified through the Northern Lights Early Childhood Career Ladder: https://northernlightsccv.org/career-development/early-childhood-career-ladder/To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to
[email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you!
