Little Friends Support Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

At a Glance :

Job Title : Little Friends Support Teacher

Location : Friends School of Baltimore – Baltimore, MD 21210

Reports To : Director of Childcare

Position Type : Part Time

Schedule : 2pm – 6pm, Monday through Friday, 20 hours per week

Pay range : $15 - $16.70

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 835 students, 41% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Position Overview

Little Friends child care program, located on the campus of Friends School of Baltimore, has an opening for a part-time teacher. If you are a professional, enthusiastic, passionate, nurturing, caring, and kind individual, this is the place for you. We are looking for individuals who can provide quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age, all while making education fun and creative.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Co-Teacher with all aspects of daily classroom activities, including age-appropriate curriculum planning, health, and safety, actively supervise children at all times, and open communication with a team of teachers and with families.
• Encourages children's emotional, social, and physical development and positive self-concept. Create a nurturing, enriching, age-appropriate learning environment for the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team, administrators, and specialists.
• Assist with observing and documenting the children's progress and development.
• Learn, understand, and embrace the Quaker aspect of the school and use it daily through Morning Meetings, curriculum, classroom management, and all parent / child / employee interactions
• Greet the parents and build rapport; communicate with them about their child's day daily.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development days, and teacher training.
• Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment.
• Adhere to all school rules and policies.
• Maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

Required Licensing / Certifications

Required Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the School website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates with whom they are interested in speaking.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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