Job Description

Full-time

Job Description:
St. Thomas More Play Group, a small, traditional nonsectarian nursery program for children two through five years of age, is seeking a full-time Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred - Master’s degree or matriculation in a Master’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Preferred: NY State Certification, or working towards Certification 

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about working with young children
• Have prior classroom experience
• Possess strong classroom management skills paired with an ability to plan and implement monthly/yearly curriculum, projects, and activities for the children
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and administration
• Have excellent written, oral and video communication skills
• Have a flexible nature
• Be Mac savvy and technologically able

About St. Thomas More Play Group

Established in 1972, St. Thomas More Play Group offers an independent, traditional, nonsectarian nursery program for children two through five years of age. Our primary objective is to create a warm, responsive, and supportive atmosphere where children are able to play, learn, and grow in a safe and nurturing space. Our program and facilities provide a rich, dynamic environment, which encourages exploration and independence. A wide variety of activities and materials support the child’s emotional, cognitive, social, and physical development. Individual and group activities spark curiosity and stimulate the children to observe, engage and experiment, become problem solvers, and to acquire basic skills. Our exceptionally qualified staff values the unique individuality of each child. Classrooms are a reflection of the creative energy and depth of learning happening within. We have developed a curriculum rich in language, literacy, and math readiness. A structured program is designed to provide opportunities for each child to acquire open curiosity, creative problem solving and joy in learning. Our teachers and staff engage in intentional connection forming foundational rela ... tionships creating a welcoming sense of belonging, equity, and inclusion in our classrooms, which is sustained, more broadly, in our caring STMPG community.

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