Selkirk School Hiring for Kindergarten Teacher Job at Sandpoint, ID Full Time

Our parent cooperative school is currently looking for an experienced Kindergarten/PreK Teacher!

Selkirk School offers the opportunity to teach in a unique environment. With small classes, a caring staff and supportive parents, our school’s goal is to educate the whole child.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan and carry out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development—such as language, motor, and social skills—and that is centered on creative and interactive learning.

· Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and play time. Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents.

· Prepare children for first grade by introducing concepts they will explore further in elementary school.

· Keep records of each students’ progress, routines, and interests. Prepare for and conduct a minimum of two parent/teacher conferences per school year.

· Keep parents informed about the class overall via weekly emailed updates.

· Assist with and encourage student independence with meal times, hand washing, bathroom visits, and dressing/undressing for outside time.

· Assist with inside clean-up of classrooms and playground throughout the school day.

· Prepare for the start of each day to ensure a successful and thoughtful class experience.

· Prepare for the start of school each year, including: interviewing prospective families, reaching out to welcome families prior to the school year, and preparing your classroom.

· Collaborate with other teachers and staff to plan multi-class lessons.

· Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

· Participate in activities outside of the school day (e.g. board meetings, staff meetings, fundraisers, planning, classroom organization).

Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate:

· Knowledge of whole child development.

· Proven experience assessing children’s developing skills, to include academic, communicative, motor, and social skills.

· Strong understanding of the importance of play in a child’s development, and of the importance of parents in the child’s educational process.

· Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

· Progressive methods of handling challenging behavior.

· Ability to work as part of a team.

REQUIREMENTS

· Preference will be given to candidates holding a valid State of Idaho Early Childhood Education Certificate.

· Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent experience required.

· 3+ years of previous teaching experience required; 5+ years preferred.

· Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system.

· Meet all training and certification requirements for child care licensing.

· Maintain current Infant/Child & Adult CPR and First Aid.

· Pass an enhanced criminal background check including fingerprinting, as required by the State of Idaho.

Must have the physical abilities to perform the following job duties:

· hear the conversational voice with or without a hearing aid

· see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses

· speak and be understood under normal circumstances

· lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds

· use arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including outside playground time and evacuation of the building during emergencies

ABOUT US

Selkirk School has been dedicated to fostering the love of learning in Preschool and Kindergarten children in the Sandpoint community since 1978. Our goal is for students to have a positive, productive, and fun school experience. Each child’s strengths and needs are recognized and respected as we facilitate growth throughout the year. We believe a confident, curious, communicative child who links what they know to new experiences will become a joyful, life-long learner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 – $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sandpoint, ID 83864: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location