Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers
274 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Start Date: August 28, 2018
The Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers, a Reggio inspired nonprofit school in Concord, NH, is seeking a qualified individual to join our teaching team for the 2018-2019 school year. We are looking for a person with a deep respect for the competence of young children and who views the relationship with the child and family as central to the construction of learning.
This position is for our Monday, Wednesday, Friday p.m. Class of four and five-year-old children which runs from September through May. Hours are 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Two lead teachers work as a team with 14 children. This position is for four afternoons per week, three afternoons working with children and one afternoon for our weekly staff meeting and planning.
Emerson Teachers will:
Be fully aware of the philosophy of the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers, Inc., understand the rationale for it, and be able to put the philosophy into action.
Participate in the daily maintenance of the classrooms.
Meet when necessary before and after class to discuss and share information and events that affect the children or the program.
Attend weekly staff meetings to consult on program planning, plan for individual children, and discuss working conditions, as arranged by the teaching team in collaboration with the program director. Co-teacher relationships are cooperative, collegial, and supportive, respecting each person as a lifelong learner.
Participate in staff training program including scheduled on-site training sessions, continuing education through workshops, lectures, and courses, etc., and visits to other programs.
Communicate with families through face to face conversations, telephone calls, notes, parent- teacher conferences, and other means as necessary.
Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team for children with special needs. Attend IEP meetings when needed, and other consultation as requested by the director.
Assist in setting up the classrooms, preparing the classroom environment, and planning for the upcoming school year, in the late summer, before school begins. Visit the homes of new children entering the program as decided by the teaching team.
Assist in a general inventory and reorganization of classroom materials after school ends in May.
Attend the annual end of school year staff meeting to assess the weaknesses and strengths of the program.
Attend the annual Parent Orientation in September, the Children’s Open House in September, and Special Person Night in the spring and the Informational Open Houses for the Community, and other school events as requested by the Director.
Keep within the rules set forth by the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Child Care Standards and Licensing for child care workers, He-C 4002.30.
Respect and comply with the accepted policies, practices, and procedures of the school including those in the Emerson School Parent Handbook, Emerson School Employee Handbook and Emerson School Operations Manual.
Be fully aware of the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Criteria
Please visit our website www.emersonschoolnh.org for more information about classes, philosophy, etc.
Emerson Teachers Must Have:
An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelors Degree in ECE or Related Field with 6 ECE credits.
Knowledge of NAEYC and emergent curriculum, such as Reggio Emilia inspired classrooms is preferred.
Experience working with preschool aged children in a group setting required.
Up to date Child and Infant CPR/ First Aid Certification or certification within 1 month of hire required.
This is a salaried position with limited benefits including:
* Paid Sick/Personal Leave
*Professional Development Funds
*HFSA and CCFSA
To apply please email a letter of intent, resume, credentials, and two letters of reference to emersonschoolforpreschoolers@gmail.com or send to Emerson School, 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301.
The Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers is a nondenominational, nonprofit organization founded in 1966. We offer morning and afternoon programs for three, four and five-year-old children. Emerson School is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Emerson’s classrooms and woodland playground create a beautiful space that is rich in potential. Our curriculum is shared and created by both teachers and children working together.
We believe that children learn best through what they do best – through their play. Our teachers closely observe children’s play and then offer further opportunities for children to reflect on and revisit their experiences.
Emerson School’s uniqueness results from relationships between families, teachers, and a parent volunteer Board of Directors. These partnerships have been the essence of Emerson for more than 50 years and the key to our continued success.
Jennifer Ensign
Executive Director and Teacher
emersonschoolforpreschoolers@gmail.com
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.