The Caedmon School seeks candidates for a full-time Early Childhood Head Teacher position for the 2024-2025 school year. We seek candidates who cherish and love children; are familiar with Montessori philosophy; are dedicated to equity, social justice, and personal identity work; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning; possess the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be an enthusiastic innovator; and live with deep sensitivity and respect for others. We seek candidates who understand the role of teacher as guide and the importance of a carefully prepared learning environment.
Responsibilities:
-Must be skilled in preparing and maintaining an emotionally responsive, nurturing, accepting, and safe classroom environment that provides both independent and social learning that meets the varying needs of the students.
-Plan and implement the Montessori curriculum.
-Plan and work collegially with Associate Teacher(s), and guide them in best practices with this age group, model those practices and/or plan and work with grade level team.
-Conduct family conferences twice/year and write bi-weekly class notes and end of year narrative reports.
-Attend all faculty meetings; serve on committees as required, participate in one task force each year, seek and attend professional development opportunities.
-Meet with administration weekly about student growth and curriculum.
Salary: $67,600-$72,700- Commensurate with experience
Qualifications
A distinct fondness for very young children
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
Montessori experience and Montessori certification necessary, 3-5 years teaching experience
Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Early Childhood development and education
Enthusiastic about working with small children in a mixed-age classroom
Strong classroom management skills
Energetic, responsible and professional
A collaborative work ethic with excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable and confident in communicating with parents and caregivers
School Community
The Mission of The Caedmon School
At The Caedmon School, we honor the individual and foster each child’s natural curiosity, which is the foundation of academic achievement. We nurture empathy in our students to value perspectives other than their own. Our graduates are creative, capable, and courageous, ready to make their place in the world.
Our Commitment to Community and Inclusivity
The Caedmon School is dedicated to creating and maintaining a community where we embrace and explore differences and commonalities, and the challenges they may present. We are committed to ensuring that Caedmon families feel a sense of belonging, because we value the different and precious identities among us. We cultivate a caring, respectful, and safe environment, in which bonds are forged across potential barriers of human difference, advancing compassionate, responsible, courageous citizens.
Our Values: Community; Academic Excellence; Diversity; Montessori
