Career Opportunities

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Use a variety of instruction strategies to teach the students the concepts and enjoyment of Physical Education
• Use computers, SmartBoard, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement lessons and other class activities
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning and other activities
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Create daily/weekly sheets for parents to understand what their child is learning
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Prepare all materials and classroom resources for class activities
• Observe and evaluate students’ academic progress and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Communicate with parents, as needed, to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavior, and learning problems
• Partner with other teachers to incorporate movement and PE into the curriculum

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject from accredited university
• At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience
• Patience, kindness and the ability to work with children ages 2-5
• Teaching certification desired

Additional Information:

• Ten-month academic year position
• Approximately 11 hours per week

Interested candidates should email their resumes to Siobhan Powers, Preschool Director.

• Assist the classroom teacher by implementing the planned activities and lesson plans that support the children’s age-appropriate development
• Prepare materials and classroom set-up for class activities and lessons
• Use appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline and models positive behavior
• Actively participates in large and small group activities and provides assistance and support during specials
• Monitor children to ensure safety at all times, complying with all policies and procedures
• Supervise children appropriately, including monitoring children during indoor and outdoor recess
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families and directs parent questions about students to the head teacher
• Support the head teacher with set up/clean up of activities and follow their direction to provide classroom support as needed

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of classroom experience
• Ability to work and move around with young, active children which includes regular bending, kneeling and stretching
• Ability to use technology and experience with Microsoft Suite

This is a 10-month, salaried position. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm. Interested candidates should submit a resume to Landmark Preschool - Westport Director Siobhan Powers.