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We need a long‑term substitute lead teacher to cover a multiage classroom during a teacher's maternity leave from February 1 to approximately May 1. We would like the person to start as early as possible to receive training (at least 2 weeks prior to February 1).
Duties
Care of children assigned to your suite
Follow guiding principles of The Climbing Tree
Plan & implement curriculum that establishes daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms in domestic arts, artwork, outdoor living, sensorial/experiential learning, nature experiences, food preparations, & holidays/festivals.
Establish lifestyle respectful of individual developmental needs as well as “family suite” dynamics
Encourage self‑help, self‑image, self‑esteem in children
Establish consistent, age‑appropriate behavioral boundaries including appropriate manners, social interaction, respect for peers and adults
Prepare daily information sheet for children under 2 to be given to parents at pick up
Establish diapering and toilet learning routine according to individual needs in conjunction with parents
Set up and care for environment for comfort, safety, and motivation of all ages
Follow guiding principles of The Climbing Tree
Include materials that encourage the imagination and curiosity of each age group
Create a safe place for infants
Facilitate infant’s freedom of movement to assist in child’s personal growth and development
Offer opportunities for domestic arts, fine and gross motor development, solitude, books, and puppetry
Create a soothing nap room used only for sleep/rest
Include materials and activities that encourage respect for the natural environment and fellow creatures of the earth
Establish a nature table
Includes gardening and basic yard maintenance
Bring safety concerns to the attention of the Director
Maintain classroom & outdoor learning environments
Clean suite on a regular basis including children in age‑appropriate tasks (vacuum when children are not present). Cleaning tasks include: toys clean‑up times (9:30 a.m., nap, & end of the day); spot‑clean bathroom when needed during the day; chalkboards wiped nightly; diapering station cleaned per licensing standards after each use; bookshelves/toy shelves & windowsills dusted weekly; teacher area kept decluttered and organized; nap room laundry stripped every Friday for laundering; cubbies & dressers kept clean and organized daily.
Water plants with the children weekly as part of curriculum
Outdoor environment responsibilities per season
Requirements
Flexible and able to adapt to change
Ability to pass a physical exam and lift test
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
A strong understanding of child development
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (training will be offered if not held)
SBD, SIDS, CAN trainings (training will be offered if not held)
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening
Tend to our gardens and help maintain our play yards
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Attend regular monthly staff meetings
Help plan and attend 1 festival
Complete two parent‑teacher conferences per year
Provide a summary of suite activities to the Director to be included in the quarterly…
Nice to Haves
1+ years of professional child‑care experience
Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE
Experience in gardening/nature
Creative art/hand skills (crocheting, knitting, sewing, needle felting, watercolor painting, drawing, etc.)
Musical talent (instrument and/or singing)
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Duties
Care of children assigned to your suite
Follow guiding principles of The Climbing Tree
Plan & implement curriculum that establishes daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms in domestic arts, artwork, outdoor living, sensorial/experiential learning, nature experiences, food preparations, & holidays/festivals.
Establish lifestyle respectful of individual developmental needs as well as “family suite” dynamics
Encourage self‑help, self‑image, self‑esteem in children
Establish consistent, age‑appropriate behavioral boundaries including appropriate manners, social interaction, respect for peers and adults
Prepare daily information sheet for children under 2 to be given to parents at pick up
Establish diapering and toilet learning routine according to individual needs in conjunction with parents
Set up and care for environment for comfort, safety, and motivation of all ages
Follow guiding principles of The Climbing Tree
Include materials that encourage the imagination and curiosity of each age group
Create a safe place for infants
Facilitate infant’s freedom of movement to assist in child’s personal growth and development
Offer opportunities for domestic arts, fine and gross motor development, solitude, books, and puppetry
Create a soothing nap room used only for sleep/rest
Include materials and activities that encourage respect for the natural environment and fellow creatures of the earth
Establish a nature table
Includes gardening and basic yard maintenance
Bring safety concerns to the attention of the Director
Maintain classroom & outdoor learning environments
Clean suite on a regular basis including children in age‑appropriate tasks (vacuum when children are not present). Cleaning tasks include: toys clean‑up times (9:30 a.m., nap, & end of the day); spot‑clean bathroom when needed during the day; chalkboards wiped nightly; diapering station cleaned per licensing standards after each use; bookshelves/toy shelves & windowsills dusted weekly; teacher area kept decluttered and organized; nap room laundry stripped every Friday for laundering; cubbies & dressers kept clean and organized daily.
Water plants with the children weekly as part of curriculum
Outdoor environment responsibilities per season
Requirements
Flexible and able to adapt to change
Ability to pass a physical exam and lift test
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
A strong understanding of child development
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (training will be offered if not held)
SBD, SIDS, CAN trainings (training will be offered if not held)
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening
Tend to our gardens and help maintain our play yards
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Attend regular monthly staff meetings
Help plan and attend 1 festival
Complete two parent‑teacher conferences per year
Provide a summary of suite activities to the Director to be included in the quarterly…
Nice to Haves
1+ years of professional child‑care experience
Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE
Experience in gardening/nature
Creative art/hand skills (crocheting, knitting, sewing, needle felting, watercolor painting, drawing, etc.)
Musical talent (instrument and/or singing)
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