Job Description
Job Description
Are you an early childhood educator who is creative, loves nature, and passionate about student-centered learning? If so, join our team at Deep Roots School! We are a Christian school that strives to be a place of life, growth, and beauty. We are committed to guiding children as they build a strong foundation for their lives. Our student-centered curriculum nourishes mind, body, and soul, as well as offers authentic opportunities to connect with nature, each other, and the world.
We are hiring an assistant teacher for our Early Childhood Classroom (ages 3-5).
Your role:
Within this role, you will work with two other teachers to set the classroom up each morning (at 8 am) for a day of learning and fun. During the school day (8:30 am - 3:30 pm), you will guide students in hands-on outdoor and indoor activities. (About half of the day will be spent outdoors and half indoors). Some activities will take place one-on-one (with you and a student), others in small groups, and some in whole group. All activities will be authentic and student-centered, stemming from students’ interests. You will guide students in their interactions with one another and engaging, hands-on Montessori materials. You will connect with parents at drop off and pick up, updating them on their children’s day. At the end of the day (3:30 pm), you will help with cleaning up the space, ensuring that it is prepared for the following day. In essence, you will work as part of a creative team to provide authentic, child-based, and holistic activities to children (ages 3 - 5). You will also invest in setting up the classroom, recognizing that the environment is integral to quality education. You will build relationships with the children, teachers, and parents, building and growing in community.
This is a year-around salaried position, we offer summer camp for 8 weeks in the summer. Teachers have 3 weeks off in between the school year and the start of camp.
What we offer:
-After six months of employment, we offer AIM Montessori training for our teachers. Through training, teachers are positioned to become Montessori-certified. They develop a deep understanding regarding the Montessori method and materials.
-Ongoing professional development in there Reggio and Waldorf educational philosophies.
-Career growth opportunities.
-Paid holidays (Winter and Spring break, mayor holidays, etc).
-10 days PTO.
-A supportive leadership team and great work culture.
If you are interested:
-Check us out at deeprootsschool.org and our Instagram account under the same name.
-Please send your cover letter and resume to admin@deeprootsschool.org with “Application for Teaching Position” in the Subject/Heading. Within the cover letter, describe what interests you in this position/ school and why you consider yourself to be a good fit.
We look forward to hearing from you!