Teacher Positions
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Cathedral Preschool seeks qualified Lead and Assistant Teachers with preschool teaching experience. Teachers at the Cathedral Preschool, founded in 1970, are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school.
Hours: 8:30-1:30 pm Monday-Thursday; 8:30-12:30 pm Friday
OPEN POSITIONS
Co-Lead Twos/Older Toddler Teacher
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Pre-K Lead Teacher
DESCRIPTION, RESPONSIBILITIES, & DUTIES
Observe and reflect on students to design and facilitate a hands-on, effective curriculum and instructional strategies, which promote social/emotional development, communication and language development, intellectual and cognitive development, visual-spatial processing, sensory-motor function, and executive functioning.
Ensure the safety and general care of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas.
Consult and collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop an understanding of each child’s unique individual needs.
Flexibly adapt lesson plans and provocations to the questions, observations, ideas, and interests of the students.
Model communication and compassionate problem-solving strategies and assist children as they learn to negotiate and manage conflict.
Actively pursue professional development opportunities and be engaged with fellow teachers in mutual support and feedback.
Provide an inclusive classroom, celebrating each child's unique abilities.
Utilize technology and strong writing skills to communicate with families and colleagues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Lead Teacher: BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development
Assistant Teacher: BA/BS degree in Education or a related field
3+ years of early childhood teaching or related experience
The ideal candidate will have previous experience teaching preschool-age children implementing a hands-on, project learning model. Experience with students who have special needs, a plus.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and reflects a 5-hour work day from mid-August-May in addition to one or two staff meetings per month from 1:30-2:30 pm. Approximately $90-$200 per day. Limited summer camp positions are available during June and July.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to laurie.campbell@cpsatl.org. Only applicants with the minimum qualifications listed below will be considered. Within your cover letter, indicate which position is of interest.