Ashley Hall
Charleston, SC
Start Date: August 1, 2024
Grades: Pre Primary, Primary, or Pre kindergarten (ages 2-6)
Reports to: Early School Division Director
Role Duration: 10 months, full time
School Day: 7:30am to 3:30pm with the occasional faculty meeting from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Position Summary:
Ashley Hall School seeks a committed and professional Early Childhood Lead Teacher, working in collaboration, with an Associate Teacher, to create and implement a dynamic daily program for young children based on the school’s philosophy and values, using constructivist theory and inspirations from Reggio Emilia. The teacher will be responsible for planning, curriculum and instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, technology, social studies, and the arts, leading collaborations with colleagues within the Early School division and throughout the school as a whole, and preparing documentation for students and families.
Other key responsibilities include
● providing a positive learning environment for children
● building relationships with each child and their family
● adapting to diverse situations
● creating opportunities for growth of the whole child
● using positive guidance techniques
● teaching problem-solving and conflict resolution
● assessing students’ learning and documenting it through digital media, and portfolios.
● planning curriculum to be age, stage, and individually appropriate.
The teacher will also involve parents in the classroom in meaningful ways, encourage parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through regular open communications, monthly parent newsletters, and parent conferences. Additionally, the teacher will set appropriate goals for professional growth, stay current with developments in their professional field, attend conferences and participate in workshops, maintain membership in professional organizations, and adapt newly acquired knowledge to classroom instruction and curriculum.
Key Requirements:
● Master’s Degree in a related field preferred, a Bachelor’s degree is required
● Experience in independent schools
● Training, experience, or familiarity teaching in a Reggio Program
● Training, experience, or familiarity in Responsive Classroom or Conscience Discipline practices
Physical Demands
● While reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of this role, this work involves approximately 50%
standing/moving about the classroom and 50% bending and lifting. The ability to lift up to 40
pounds, stand for periods of time, sit on the floor, and be active for up to 6 hours/day is required.
FLSA Status
Academic-Contract-Exempt
Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of 3-5 references to Lynsey Barrows,
Director of Human Resources, at barrowsl@ashleyhall.org
Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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