The Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Location:

Ashley Hall School | Charleston, SC

Start Date: August 6, 2025

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

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

building relationships with each child and their family
providing a positive learning environment for children
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.
providing differentiated learning based in a strong pedagogical approach that supports diverse learners
designing and delivering a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy that engages and honors all learners and embraces diverse perspectives

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.

FLSA Status:

Academic-Contract-Exempt

Grades:

Pre Primary, Primary, or Pre kindergarten (ages 2-6)

Reports to:

Early School Division Director

Role Duration:

10 months, full time

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

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 Emilia Program
Training, experience, or familiarity in Responsive Classroom or Conscience Discipline practices
Training and experience in culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy to engage and honor all
learners and embrace diverse perspectives and all learners

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.

Salary & Benefits

Application Procedures

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

Program Description

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.

Contact Info

Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources, at barrowsl@ashleyhall.org

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