Early Childhood Learning Center Creative Movement Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: Early Childhood Learning Center Creative Movement Teacher
Contract Period: Part-time, 10-month, faculty, salaried exempt
Reports to: Principal of the ECLC

Position Summary:
Monte Cassino is an independent Benedictine Catholic School and seeks an Early Childhood Learning Center Creative Movement Teacher for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching creative movement within the framework of our physical education and arts programs to 3 year old, Pre-K and Kindergarten students
Supporting the developmental and social-emotional needs of each student as necessary and with the aid of appropriate support personnel
Attending department and faculty meetings and all-school professional development meetings
Supervising students on the playground, in the hallway, dining hall, in the classroom, etc.
Creating a positive classroom environment in which all children feel known and valued
Collaborating with colleagues to design meaningful learning experiences
Planning and preparing lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
Assessing student progress using a variety of formal and informal data collection tools and methods and providing feedback in a timely manner
Managing student behavior in accordance with best practices
Fostering communication and a respectful partnership with parents/guardians in conferences, during phone calls, and through written correspondence
Communicating in a timely and efficient manner with parents, students, and colleagues
Engaging in continuing professional growth and development, including staying abreast of best practices

The desired candidate has:
a minimum of three years teaching/coaching experience or sustained demonstrated experience working with children
the personal traits for nurturing the growth of young children and working cooperatively with adults, including a passion and joy for working with young people, and an enthusiasm for learning
demonstrates familiarity, ease, and openness with integrating technology into the classroom
collaborates effectively with members of departmental teams and the ECLC faculty in general
possess excellent problem solving, communication, and analytic skills
exhibits a growth mindset, be creative and flexible, and demonstrate a sense of humor
accepts constructive feedback as part of professional growth and development
model professionalism and integrity at all times
enjoys working with young children

Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
Must be able to circulate among students in a classroom setting
Must be able to move from classroom to classroom and from building to building as assigned or required by classroom assignment and activity of the day
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Occasionally required to work in poor weather conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind during recess and carpool duty

How to apply:
Monte Cassino is looking for an educator with experience in independent, Catholic, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds ae encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should complete the employment application and submit a letter of interest and resume with a list of references, addressed to Marci Jubelirer at mjubelirer@montecassino.org
all in PDF format.

Characteristics of Professional Excellence
Monte Cassino School offers more than just a job, it's an opportunity to join a community of learners who appreciate challenges, are dedicated, and foster strong relationships with all members
of our school community. We are in search of individuals who:
1. Believe in the School's Mission of a Catholic Benedictine education with a commitment to the Benedictine Core Values.
2. Appreciate, respect, and celebrate childhood- especially students between the ages of 3-15.
3. Understand that the classroom is the epicenter of our value proposition.
4. Demonstrate a dedication to teamwork and a willingness to pitch in across all areas of the School.
5. Model a love of learning that is palpable, with the willingness to collaborate with peers and continue to grow professionally.
6. Display a vision of leadership committed to proactive relationship-building with students, parents, and colleagues.
7. Exercise two-way communication that includes thoughtful expression and active listening.
8. Demonstrate flexibility of thought, adapt according to school needs, and embrace change to seek improvement.
9. Possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate initiative independently and within a team context.
10. Embrace the joys and challenges of working in a school, celebrating the wonderful moments, and navigating the messy ones with empathy and resilience.

About the Employer

As an independent, Benedictine Catholic school, Monte Cassino's teachers, parents and students work together to educate each student as a child of God, in innovative ways that challenge the mind, grow the heart and nurture the spirit.