02/14/2020
The Natural Learning School - is seeking a Full Time Toddler teacher.
Our school nurtures children in three beautiful multi-age environments: infant, toddler and preschool. All our staff act as guides, teachers, advisors, mentors, friends and facilitators to our children. Our philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach to education. This is a creative, flexible, dynamic philosophy; one that encourages children, teachers, and parents to always be exploring, growing and learning together. Feel free to check our website at nlsmemphis.com
Each co-teacher collaborates with other teachers on working with a group of a maximum of 12 children in a beautiful and large environment using a whole bungalow house and a lovely outdoor area.
Responsibilities include:
Caring for children from 8:45am until 3:15pm
Qualifications:
21 years old
Bachelor's degree preferred
Previous experience working with children
We seek a candidate who will be:
In agreement that; children are interested, strong, capable and curious people with rights
Respectful of children, staff, parents and the environment
Committed to non-traditional, experiential, hands-on, progressive education
Self-motivated and self-directed
Communicative and interactive
Organized, responsible, professional and dependable
A positive role model who can be both an effective motivator and leader
Creative and open to ideas
A joyful part of the collaborative process
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your background, interest in this position and educational philosophy.
Our school is a place where. . ..
Each child is respected as an individual with unique abilities and pace of learning.
The teachers are guides and facilitators whose focus is on helping each child to explore, question, think and make sense of the world.
Each child's ideas and interests are acknowledged, respected and used as learning opportunities.
Children are encouraged to teach each other, collaborate with each other, and help each other.
Teachers actively listen to each child and by following their students' interests; they build a curriculum that is as unique as the child.
The emphasis is on the process of learning rather than on gradable results.
Each child's achievement and progress is measured in a broader and more individualized way than in a conventional school setting using documentation, anecdotal notes and portfolios.
Children become so deeply engaged in meaningful hands-on activities that they see school as an exciting place.
Respect for and acceptance of differences and diversity is present in every activity.
Each child's cognitive, physical, psychological, social and spiritual development is viewed holistically.
A carefully prepared learning environment and carefully considered teaching methods encourage development of self-discipline and intrinsic motivation.
Each child's level of concentration and depth of experience are valued, and uninterrupted time is given for a focused work cycle to develop.
Children are encouraged to spot his or her own errors and by doing so, learn that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process.
Care of self and environment are emphasized as integral to the learning experience.
Each child learns to share leadership and egalitarian interaction is encouraged.
The primary goal is to foster curiosity and love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
If the above concepts describe your educational philosophy and ideal learning environment then you may be interested in being a part of our team.
Our school is a great place to really make a difference in the present and future lives of children.
Natural Learning School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
1992 Nelson Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-5418, United States