***UPDATE: This position has been filled We are no longer accepting applications.***
Global Roots Play School is looking for an enthusiastic early childhood specialist to join our mixed-age, family-focused half-day program in downtown Ithaca. We are hiring 1 maternity leave replacement position, to begin as soon as possible and continue through the end of the school year (June 15, 2023).
Early Childhood Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement) 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Global Roots Play School is a project of Ithaca Welcomes Refugees (IWR). Our mission is to provide educational and social opportunities for refugee and immigrant children and families in our community. Global Roots is a place where families and teachers come together to build a community where children can feel safe and nurtured, while enjoying the socialization of group care. Our focus is on learning through play experiences. Our classroom is currently a group of very young children ranging from 18 months to 4 years old, most of whom are English language learners, with some parents who stay in the classroom.
Teacher Qualifications:
Experience with and genuine love for working with toddlers. Classroom hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., plus hourly staff meeting once a week. The right candidates will be reflective practitioners who have a passion for working with toddlers and their families in a diverse, international setting. They will have a thirst for developing their thinking about how best to work in a community with families, teachers, and children as co-collaborators. Empathy and sensitivity toward supporting the unique needs of very young children who have experienced their first years of life in the pandemic. Knowledge of or interest in emotionally responsive practice preferred. Preferred knowledge of languages other than English. Special education experience is a plus. All staff are required to have Covid-19 vaccination.
Wages:
This position pays an hourly wage of $20 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Observe and assess children’s needs
- Communicate with and build relationships with families
- Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment
- Delight in children’s play
- Support children’s social and emotional needs
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Collaborate with team members
- Comply with all school policies
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to director@globalrootsplayschool.org.
For more information about Global Roots Play School, visit www.globalrootsplayschool.org.