Selwyn School Early Childhood Lead Teacher Argyle, TX · Full time Company website

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Selwyn is a non-sectarian, independent school serving pre-school through grade 12 students. A member of the National Association of Independent Schools, Selwyn provides the most thoroughly individualized, comprehensive and developmentally appropriate array of student-focused experiences in North Texas. Our students grow into independent thinkers and creative problem solvers who are highly resilient, emotionally intelligent leaders prepared for effective citizenship in a global society. Our teachers and staff work in an environment that enables create curricular and problem solving approaches. OUR MISSION Our mission is to cultivate global citizens who embrace complex challenges with empathetic and innovative thinking that advances the human condition. OUR VISION Our vision is to elevate the human experience by encouraging whole child development through high academic standards and age appropriate challenges that foster creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility from which world leaders emerge.

Overview

• We are growing, and are looking to support this growth by adding a pre-K teacher. This Pre-K teacher will help develop and guide the academic and social-emotional growth of our youngest students. •

Description

• Teaching at Selwyn School is joyful, enabling you to teach according to best practices and focus on the whole student.
• Our Early Childhood Program follows the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, where the environment, teacher and parent collectively work to provide a collegial, experientially-based learning environment that encourages our students to create, explore, collaborate, reflect and learn.

• As a Selwyn team member, you will be heard and empowered:
• Real work-life balance that allows teachers and students to thrive.
• Direct access to division and school leadership with quick turnaround on your ideas and plans.
• No redundant standardized testing.
• Genuine ownership of your curriculum and classroom plans.

• If you are ready to change the world, Selwyn is ready for you!

Job Summary:

• We are growing, and are looking to support this growth by adding a pre-K teacber. Our Pre-K teacher will help develop and guide the academic and social-emotional growth of our youngest students.

Responsibilities will include:

• Applying your knowledge of early childhood development and the Reggio Emilia approach to help develop our three- and four-year-old students.
• Bringing your experience with emergent curriculum and experiential education to every school day.
• Developing the lesson plans for your class, working with your division head and head of school to ensure alignment with school goals and pedagogy. 
• Attending all scheduled meetings and events, including but not limited to department meetings, faculty meetings, all-school and family or community events and others as determined by the head of school and your division head. Helping chaperone field trips.
• Having a clear understanding of our school mission and values, and using these as the foundation for all planning, education and activity.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with parents, peers and leadership on school and student issues, progress, challenges, successes.
• Evaluating student performance, social development, behavior, health and intellectual growth, reporting on these periodically and as scheduled by your department head through school-defined systems and processes.
• Planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences during designated periods and as otherwise needed.
• Having knowledge of student and faculty handbooks and other school policies and enforcing within school guidelines.
• Other responsibilities and activities as directed by the Head of School and Early Childhood Division Head.
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General Education and Experience:

• The ideal candidates will:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in pre-school or elementary education or a discipline relevant to pre-school education from an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree(s) are a plus.
• Have at least 2 years of classroom experience, ideally in an independent school and with younger students, but this is not required. For the right candidate we are open to hiring recent graduates with suitable education or experiential credentials.
• Be capable of designing lessons for pre-school students and teaching these lessons.
• Tailor an innovative, engaging educational approach to the needs of a class or student, delivering an education that effectively motivates every student to their potential and reflects our school’s mission and pedagogy.
• On and off campus, represent our school in a way that positively builds our brand image and motivates people to learn more about the school.
• Help develop and execute school events and programs as needed.
• Guide and help manage one or more classroom aids, working with other teachers and aids to align activities and lessons.
• Comply with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding teaching school children.
• Welcome constructive performance reviews, working to implement ideas for improvement on an ongoing basis.
• Have unimpeachable ethics, honesty, respect for all and a deep desire to work on behalf of students and the people who serve them.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by school leadership.
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Other Qualifications:

• All prospective employees must agree to submit to a background check and other employee screening as required. A USA-valid and current driver’s license and record in good standing is required.
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Compensation:

• Salary will be discussed with eligible candidates.
• Please be clear about which position to which you are applying.