Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten)

Position: Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten)

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.

The Baldwin School is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten) to work collaboratively with Pre-Kindergarten teaching faculty to help girls develop academic and social-emotional skills. All Baldwin teachers participate in the life of the School and support the School's mission.

Successful candidates will possess a love of working with students and creating a joyful learning environment. They will model curiosity and a desire for professional growth, engage students positively with a growth mindset, and exhibit a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues. They will possess a high level of energy and flexibility as well as a sense of humor, and they will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls'education. This position is an opportunity for new teachers to work directly in a classroom with the support and supervision of our expert faculty.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in delivering instruction through individual, small group, and whole-class teaching;
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan lessons and document student growth;
• Supervise and assist students in navigating daily routines, such as transitions, meal times, and recess;
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom space;
• Perform arrival and dismissal duties;
• Support attendance tracking, documentation of student work, and updates to learning platforms (e.g., Seesaw);
• Attend faculty/staff meetings, professional development sessions, parent-teacher conferences, and community events; and
• Other duties, as assigned by the Head of Lower School or the Head of School.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education;
• Experience working with early childhood students;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Invites feedback and follows recommendations from lead teachers;
• The ability to multitask and quickly adapt to changing needs and group dynamics;
• Experience integrating technology into teaching practice to support learning and deepen projects (Google applications, MacBooks/iPads, Promethean Board, etc.); and
• A commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community and to working actively to introduce students to diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://baldwinschool.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1797665-264224.html