Carolina Friends school
Durham, north carolina
Start Date: August 10, 2015
Primary Responsibilities/duties:
• Planning and implementing an emergent curriculum
• Observing and documenting the children and their work
• Effectively communicating with parents and other teachers
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff
• Researching best practices for early childhood programs
• Creating and maintaining aesthetically pleasing and organized indoor and outdoor classroom environments
• Attending continuing educational opportunities throughout the school year
Experience and Skills Required:
• A degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a combination of relevant education/experience/skills.
• In-depth experience as an early childhood educator
• A deep understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching and learning
• Keen observation skills and experience in planning for an emergent/negotiated curriculum
• Strong intra/interpersonal skills and organizational and time management skills
• Ability to co-teach in a shared classroom
• Must be creative and flexible, possess a sense of humor, and able to view one’s work as “nothing without joy”
• Must display an interest in gaining understanding of Quaker philosophy and pedagogy and the School’s mission
• Certification in Infant/Child CPR, Basic First Aid
• Successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate eligibility to legally work in the United States.
Position is full-time and eligible for employee benefits; detailed information will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.
How to Apply:
Required Materials
All candidates wishing to be considered for this opening must submit all of the following (in one complete submission):
• cover letter
• resume/curriculum vitae;
• statement of educational philosophy; and
• three reference letters
Please compile all materials together, indicate Durham Early School Teacher in the subject line of your email and send to jobopenings@cfsnc.org
Regrettably, incomplete submissions cannot be considered.
Application Deadline
Application deadline: Monday, April 13th, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Review of resumes will begin immediately. Tentative dates for interviews will be in late April/early May 2015.
At the Carolina Friends Durham Early School we blend Reggio-inspired practices with our Quaker heritage. We find opportunities to align our Quaker values, mission, and pedagogy with our understanding of the fundamental principles of the Reggio-Emilia approach. Our image of the child reflects our belief in the uniqueness of each individual. We view children, teachers, and families as co-conspirators in reclaiming school as a place of joyful research. Our curriculum emerges from the interactions of teachers, children, families, and our unique context in the city of Durham.
Carolina Friends School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community empowering students to think critically, creatively, and independently. We foster active exploration and quiet reflection, individual endeavor and collaborative engagement. Inspired by Quaker values- pursuit of truth, respect for all, peaceful resolution of conflict, simplicity, the call to service- we teach our children that it is possible to change the world.
Please explore our website at http:/www.cfsnc.org for more detailed information about our school community.
questions may be directed to jobopenings@cfsnc.org.
no phone calls, please
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.