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  • Preschool Educator
    Job Type: Full Time
    Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Preschool Teacher

Reggio Inspired Pre-School seeks quality educator. Riverfield Country Day School is actively recruiting a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and talented teacher for a full-time Pre-School educator for the 2024 school year. Nestled on 120 acres in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Riverfield has been inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education and is in continuing dialogue with the educators in Reggio Emilia, Italy and other Reggio inspired schools throughout the United States. Riverfield is an independent school, licensed and accredited by ISAS and NAEYC. Building relationships is the foundation of our work. We place strong emphasis on the bonds between children and teachers, teachers and parents, and the children themselves.  Offering high-quality, engaging, and project-based educational experiences for children 8 weeks through 12th grade, Riverfield holds a strong image of the child, as capable, confident learners. Working as team teachers, educators partner with children at Riverfield work to create a respectful, nurturing, and intellectually inspiring learning environment, where children develop a life-long confidence and love for learning, and build connected networks of knowledge and understanding.  Educators work together to support children’s social-emotional, cognitive and physical development, and bring visibility to the thinking and learning of young children.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with team to plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class according to the principles and philosophy of the school 
  • Create a learning environment that provides for the emotional, cognitive, social, and physical growth of children 
  • create a developmental portfolio for children
  • Communicate regularly with parents through daily interactions, newsletters, conferences, and emails. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, preferred  
  • Experience in early childhood education is preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues and parents in a cooperative environment 
  • Possess strong and effective communication skills with children, staff, and parents
  • Interest in emerging practices in the early childhood field 

Full-time, Contract positions include a comprehensive benefit package. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the Preschool Educator is required to communicate effectively, traverse the classroom and school building, as well as outdoor areas in varying weather conditions.  There are prolonged periods of standing, sitting, kneeling, and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.  Educators must meet the mental demands which include alertness, and attending to children's crying/strong emotions. 

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