Position Overview

The New E3 School is a state-of-the-art, mixed-income model that is setting the standard of excellence in early education across Virginia. The co-teacher position is responsible for providing a high-quality early learning environment for all children, implementing the STREAMin3 curriculum and utilizing the tools. Our co-teaching team will work collaboratively to set the stage for learning, implement the curriculum, provide strong teacher-child interactions and create an engaging classroom for all children.  Our teachers are brain-builders and build a strong foundation for academic and social learning. Our teachers focus on helping children grow, learn and thrive. Our school is committed to providing a healthy, safe and high-quality environment for every child.

Responsibilities

·      Know the licensing regulations and comply.

·      Create a fun and engaging classroom filled with conversation, exploration, discovery and play.

·      Maintain a clean, organized and high-quality early learning environment.

·      Implement the STREAMin3 curriculum and utilize tools every day.

·      Monitor health, safety and quality by using Checklists 1.0/2.0.

·      Engage in strong teacher-child interactions.

·      Prepare daily STREAM activities and engage children in learning.

·      Facilitate learning and move around the classroom.

·      Follow routines, curriculum activities and set up classroom.

·      Use “Banking Time” to build strong relationships with children based upon their interests.

·      Use core skills cards, STREAM activity cards and intentional teaching practices every day.

·      Participate in professional development and monitor your plan.

·      Communicate effectively with parents about their child’s development.

·      Develop a strong relationship with families that is built on trust and respect.

·      Complete formative assessments for every child.

·      Maintain a portfolio for each child to show growth.

·      Complete the daily reports for every child.

·      Talk to parents about their child’s day and communicate positively.

·      Provide individualized, small group and differentiate the learning to meet the needs of all children.

·      Use CLASS data and work collaboratively with the coach to improve classroom quality and interactions.

Skills and abilities

·     Knowledge of child development and experience working with young children.

·     Demonstrate a passion for teaching young children.

·     Experience with young children in early learning settings.

·     Effective communication, problem solving and working on a team.

·     Desire to be innovative, continuously improve teaching and learning.

·     Ability to play, have fun and share a passion for learning. 

·     Respect diversity and equity.

·     Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism. 

·     Act in a professional manner at all times.

Benefits

·      Competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications.

• Performance-Based Pay.
• 15 days off and a week long winter break for children, teachers and staff.

·      Health insurance stipend of $200 toward the school’s plan.

·      Y membership for health and wellness.

·      Retirement Plan with $1:$1 match at 3%.

·      Professional development designed by UVA.

·      Coaching to support teachers in the classroom.