Preschool Teacher - Half Day

Ivybrook Academy - West Omaha Campus

Preschool Teacher - Half Day

Omaha, NE
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you looking for an early education job where you actually teach, not just provide child care. We are hiring teachers that understand Montessori and Reggio Emilia curriculum OR want to learn this research driven hybrid curriculum.

    Ivybrook Academy is currently seeking passionate preschool educators for our school campus. Our schools provide a professional environment where educators can focus their time on igniting the joy of learning in their students. We are seeing passionate educators committed to progressive quality education.

    Ivybrook Academy is a half-day preschool committed to providing a balanced educational program that fosters individuality, creativity, and life-long learning. Ivybrook Academy provides a progressive approach to early childhood education, which values student's individual voices within our vibrant community and cultivates compassionate citizens who find joy in learning. Ivybrook blends a hybrid curriculum of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Multiple Intelligence research. Dynamic teachers assist children in achieving developmental milestones while valuing differences and nurturing the individual needs of their students. This position will begin as part time, with the opportunity to move into full time asap as classes fill.

    Benefits:

    This position is part-time

    Over 6 weeks of paid time off each year!

    School year closely follows the public-school calendar

    Workday is 4.5 hours per day during normal school year, approx. 8:00 - 12:30 (part time)

    Supportive and professional work environment

    Job Responsibilities:

    Plan and implement daily lessons for the children following a progressive approach to education

    Observe and evaluate each child’s progress

    Work cooperatively and professionally with staff members and parents

    Maintain communication with parents

    Be available for parent conferences

    Attend staff meetings, training and school functions

    Maintain portfolio assessments for all children in the classroom

    Commit to continuing education

    Ivybrook Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation.

    Job Requirements Priority given to those with a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or have their education degree within the first year of employment. Previous experience at a public, private or licensed school preferred. Priority given to those with Montessori or Reggio Emilia experience and knowledge/training.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Ivybrook Academy Corporate.