Early Childhood Associate Teacher

The Elisabeth Morrow School; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elisabeth Morrow School is seeking an Early Childhood Associate Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. This full-time role involves supporting the Head Teacher in creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for students. Responsibilities include individualizing educational approaches and maintaining communication with families. The candidate should have a college degree in education and experience with young children.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage

Generous Vacation Policy

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children (1-3 years preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to move efficiently from sitting to standing

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in planning and assessing activities
• Individualize approaches to meet the needs of each child
• Encourage positive behaviors and healthy interactions

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Communication

Education

College degree in education or a related field

Job description

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Early Childhood Associate Teacher

The Elisabeth Morrow School, a leader in education from early childhood through middle school, may have a possible opening for an Early Childhood Associate Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Early childhood associate teachers help to provide a developmentally appropriate, caring and supportive early childhood classroom for members of The Elisabeth Morrow School community.

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

The Elisabeth Morrow School, a leader in education from early childhood through middle school, may have a possible opening for an Early Childhood Associate Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Early childhood associate teachers help to provide a developmentally appropriate, caring and supportive early childhood classroom for members of The Elisabeth Morrow School community.

In our Division of Early Learning, we recognize that all children will not develop at the same pace. We respect each child’s rate of growth and individualize activities to ensure student engagement and achievement. Strong collaboration between families and the school, which includes frequent communication and parent education, guides the transition to a school environment.

This position reports to the Head of Early Learning. The hours for this position are: Mondays from 7:30 a.m–4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays–Fridays from 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

The position is full-time and includes additional hours on Monday afternoons as well as select evenings and weekends for professional development, faculty meetings, and school events.

• Support the Head Teacher and partner with fellow Associate Teachers in planning, executing, and assessing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the school’s philosophy and mission.
• Individualize approaches to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of each child.
• Skillfully balance restorative learning time and active learning time.
• Encourage positive behaviors to promote self-awareness and healthy social interactions.
• Ensure that the learning environment is conducive to productivity and is safe and healthy.
• Ensure positive communication with family members.
• Establish nurturing, understanding, and developmentally appropriate teacher-child relationships.
• Utilize behavior management strategies that are reasonable, sensitive, and differentiated.
• Encourage self-regulation and empowerment through modeling and choices.
• Work effectively in a collaborative learning community.
• Promote the school within the larger community.
• Contribute to the ongoing operations of the school by carrying out additional responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Essential Qualifications

• A college degree preferably in education or a related field
• One to three years working with young children
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to move efficiently from a floor-seated to a standing position
• Stamina, patience, and enthusiasm!
  
  

Compensation

This is a full-time position with a benefits and compensation package that is competitive for the region. The salary range for this position is of $40,000 to $45,000. Final salary is commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and the national independent school market.

Incentives

Benefits

We aren’t just a school; we are a community. Feeling supported in your professional development and growth is one of the greatest benefits we offer our staff. Of course, we provide traditional benefits, too:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Vacation Policy
  
  

How to Apply

Salary commensurate with experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please email your resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Lauren Mactas, head of early learning, at [e-mail].

Who We Are

At The Elisabeth Morrow School, located 10 minutes from the George Washington Bridge in Englewood, N.J., children’s natural curiosity grows into a lifelong love of learning. Our exemplary curriculum features innovative programming in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a nationally renowned instrumental music program, social-emotional learning, and community-wide core values.

Proud to be one of the most diverse independent schools in the country, we seek qualified candidates

who will add to this legacy. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees.

The Elisabeth Morrow School is a member of the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater

New York (ISAAGNY), the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), and the National

Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information, visit elisabethmorrow.org .

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