Lead Teacher - Toddler Classroom

The Chilmark Preschool supports a team teaching model. Teachers are hired based on their experience, education, responsibility, accountability, enthusiasm, integrity, initiative, maturity, the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and leadership. All Teachers report to the Program Director.

Lead Teacher Required Qualifications:

  • Teachers must be EEC Lead Teacher certified, ideally certified to serve toddler age children (15m-3y)

  • A CDA or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study

  • Lead Teachers must have a minimum of two years experience in a classroom setting with preschool age or toddler children.

  • Teachers must meet the CORI, DCF, SORI, NSOR, BRC and finger printing investigation requirements.

  • CPR and First Aid Certification

    Expectations:

  • Effectively communicate with colleagues, directors, parents and children.

  • Open and honest communication is integral to our school community.

  • Demonstrate professionalism in relationships with colleagues and families.

  • Abide by the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.

  • Be nurturing and responsive and treat children and families with respect.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice of early childhood education.

  • Develop curricula based on the ideas and needs of children and reflect the mission and philosophy of the Chilmark Preschool.

  • Maintain full awareness of the whole classroom while working with a small group or with one child.

  • Be sensitive to the needs of individual children and families.

  • Perform the physical duties involved in the care of young children and their environment including supervision of the classroom and playground, the ability to lift and carry children, take them on walks and keep their environment safe and appropriately clean and conducive to learning.

  • All teachers must complete the required 20 hours of professional development training annually (expenses covered by CPS).

    Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring that children are supervised at all times by a qualified teacher. This includes during indoor and outdoor play, nap/rest times and bathroom use.

  • Working together with Co-Teacher(s), other team members and the Program Director to assure the smooth running of the day-to-day program, the children’s safety, physical and emotional well-being and educational growth.

  • Assuming full responsibility for the group when working with a substitute.

  • Interpreting the philosophy and policies of the school to parents, with the assistance of the Director.

  • Participating actively in weekly team and planning time to design learning opportunities and curriculum.

  • Communicating with team members, ensuring that the program meets children’s needs in all developmental areas.

  • Documenting children’s growth through photographs, work samples and anecdotes.

  • Participating with other team members either welcoming calls or classroom visits in the fall for each family.

  • All teaching staff members are expected to support along side of the board, the PAC in their fundraising efforts and attend Parent/Teacher Conferences and all other CPS community events.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to Administrative Director, Nora Wilcox at nora@chilmarkpreschool.com