Reggio Inspired Atelierista/Full Time Float

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Reggio Inspired Atelierista/Full Time Float to join our vibrant early childhood education community. In this role, you will serve as a creative leader and versatile team member, fostering an engaging, child-centered environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Your primary focus will be on developing inspiring art curriculum, facilitating hands-on projects, and supporting classroom activities across multiple age groups. This position offers an exciting opportunity to blend artistic expression, educational innovation, and compassionate childcare in a collaborative setting. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a deep commitment to childhood development and adult education.

Our school is play and project based, we are heavily inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of teaching, with a strong emphasis on nature based learning. Our mission is to form our curriculum around the children in each class.

Job Title: Looking for full time teacher with current EEC teacher certification to start in September. Hours are M-F 8:30-4:30. Part time hours during summer sessions available as well.

-MUST HAVE EEC teacher or Lead teacher certification (Teachers with assistant certification not needed at this time)
-a background in a Reggio inspired/play based or nature inspired classroom
-a love of arts and knowledge of Reggio inspired Ateliers

-a passion for observation, documentation, professional development and helping children love learning
-a desire to learn from both children and colleagues
-and understanding of current developmentally appropriate practice and experience with neurodivergence

-must love the outdoors as we are outside daily for extended periods of time in all forms of weather! -must have patience, a solid understanding of child development, a good understanding of play based education and an understanding that all children are capable.

Overview and Benefits
-school year schedule Sept-June
-possibility of summer camp part time hours
-paid sick time
-paid holidays
-4 weeks school vacations off
-monthly staff professional development hours and training
-free childcare tuition (when available- toddler spot available at this time!) -health/dental reimbursement
-Pay starting at $24/hour

Responsibilities
- Float teacher positions- covering classrooms, acting as a third teacher to an established teaching to play with children, comfort and aid in self help skills
-light cleaning and maintenance of classroom
-assist with classroom management
-Extended day responsibilities include managing class of toddlers or Preschool/Prek children in afternoon curriculum and outside time.

-Atelierista responsibilities-
-work with teachers to organize schedule for children to visit our Atelier/Studio -create art projects that excite children about art and learning
-understand the Reggio approach and incorporate open ended and natural materials

Please send cover letter and resume to Owner and Director Kristen Read kidtownnurseryschool@gmail.com

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person