Job description

Description, Responsibilities, and Duties

Winnetka Public School Nursery (WPSN) is seeking an early childhood educator who can passionately support children’s play, inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking for a part-time assistant teacher position. WPSN is a small, non-profit preschool in Winnetka, IL. We are a community of dedicated teachers and families committed to a progressive, Reggio-inspired approach to teaching and learning.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist the classroom co-teachers in creating and maintaining engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aesthetically pleasing indoor and outdoor classroom environments

Assist the classroom co-teachers in implementing a co-constructed curriculum that reflects the interests and individual development of the children and that fosters inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful relationships

Communicate effectively and thoughtfully with children and colleagues

Participate in professional development meetings and workshops

Qualifications

Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment committed to creative thinking, professional growth, and reflective practice

Excellent communication skills

Passion, curiosity, commitment, and a joyful approach to teaching and learning

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary based on education and experience

Professional development meetings and other professional development opportunities

Paid sick days, 403(b) plan

Application Procedures

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume

Start Date:

ASAP

Program Description

WPSN fosters an intentional and reflective environment that engages children, educators, and families in a dynamic process of learning together. We believe that all children are competent and full of potential, and that play and inquiry are the means by which children make sense of the world and their place in it. Our co-constructed curriculum respects children’s ideas, questions, and capabilities, and nurtures their creativity, imagination, and love of learning.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Work Location: One location

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