Early Childhood Co-Teacher

St. Philip’s Episcopal SchoolSt. Philip’s Episcopal School provides an excellent educational experience in a safe, caring, faith-based community committed to educating the whole child-intellectually, physically, and spiritually-in an atmosphere of inquiry, acceptance, and academic excellence.About the PositionSt. Philip’s is seeking an experienced, passionate, and collaborative Early Childhood Co-Teacher to join our teaching team. Co-teachers play an important role in delivering engaging instruction, differentiating learning, and supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of students. The ideal candidate is positive, collaborative, and knowledgeable about child development and best teaching practices. Why Work at St. Philip’sMission-driven, faith-based educational communitySupportive and collaborative environmentOpportunities for professional growthKey ResponsibilitiesWork in support of the mission of St. Philip’s to create an excellent educational experience in a safe, caring communityAttend to the intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of students as outlined in our missionProvide a warm, inviting classroom community and a positive and productive learning environmentIdentify and respond to individual students’ learning differences and create varied enrichment opportunitiesIn collaboration with fellow teachers, identify and respond to individual student’s academic and social-emotional needsEstablish classroom routines and expectations with a positive and effective behavior management systemUse a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning, including varied instructional methods that engage the students with different modalities – auditory, visual, kinestheticMonitor student progress and develop effective support and/or intervention as neededFoster strong family partnerships through consistent, effective communication, modeling a spirit of hospitality and responsiveness in all interactionsCollaborate with special area teachers to plan and integrate units of studyUtilize technology in the classroom in an authentic and effective wayMaintain accurate, detailed records of student progress, parent communication and lessonsPerform assigned, ongoing scheduled responsibilities with care (recess, lunch duty, dismissal, etc.)Participate in all team, grade level, and faculty meetingsQualificationsHave a deep respect for childrenBachelor’s degree in Education3+ years of classroom teaching experience (early childhood experience required)CPR certification (preferred)Child Development Associate Certification (preferred)Strong pedagogical skillsExperience developing meaningful instruction and differentiated learning experiencesDeep understanding of child development theories and best practices in early childhood educationPatience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with young childrenExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively within a teaching teamDemonstrated ability to build trusting, professional relationships with parents and caregiversComputer skills and extensive experience in online learning and virtual learning platforms, Google Classroom, Google Hangouts Meet, and Apple products preferredBenefitsHealth insuranceRetirement contribution planShort-term disability insurancePaid time offProfessional development opportunitiesLength-of-service recognition programCompensationSalary range: $50,000 – $70,000 based on experience and qualificationsFull-time positionU.S. work authorization requiredEmployment contingent upon background check and fingerprinting