Senior Kindergarten Lead Teacher

The Senior Kindergarten Lead Teacher position is for an education professional eager to participate in the development of a growing Reggio-Emilia inspired academic program and help create and support a unique school culture. Bennett Day School teachers understand that the craft of teaching is dynamic; they adapt to and integrate this belief in their daily work in the classroom and school community. The Senior Kindergarten Lead Teacher will work in collaboration with their grade level and other teaching teams, as well as the specialist teachers and Division Director, to integrate rich, developmentally appropriate programming in the classroom.

Job Qualifications:

• Deep engagement in pedagogical trends, research, and best practices
• 3+ years experience as early childhood lead or co-teacher; Experience in progressive education preferred
• Program and curriculum development experience; inquiry-based and/or project-based learning preferred
• Adaptability and a creative spirit
• Experience with technology as a tool for teaching and learning
• Collaborative mindset; adept at working with teams and open to new ideas
• Experience/professional development in/with special education
• Education Background: a Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree in education preferred

Job Specifications:

• Grade-level curriculum development
• Family communication:, four conferences, family open house, weekly newsletters/blogging
• Hours: 7:30a-4:00p M/T/TH/F; 7:30a-4:30p W (PD)
• Participation in Morning arrival or dismissal duties as assigned
• Responsibilities are not all-inclusive and will include other duties as assigned
• Individual student documentation and evaluation
• Professional Development: Wednesday afternoon, ongoing professional development in and out of school, beginning and end of year PD
• Collaboration, communication, and integration with Specialist teachers (Art, Music, TESLab, Spanish, PE)
• Supervision Responsibilities: Recess, lunch, snack as assigned
• Mentoring, collaboration and communication with Assistant and / or Co- Teacher
• Participation in family/community evening/weekend events: Curriculum Night, Family Association Meeting and 2 of the following required; Parent Panel, Open House, New Family Play Date or other additional Admissions/Marketing outreach events.
• Participation in self-evaluation and reflection process; individual and team meetings with the Division Director
• Classroom materials preparation, maintenance, ordering

• Fluency in written and oral language in English
• Physical strength to independently lift 15-20 lbs
• Ability to oversee and ensure the safety of children in and out of the classroom