Summary

A New Leaf School of Nashville is a vibrant, child-centered learning community dedicated to nature-based and project-based education. Our approach integrates hands-on, experiential learning with an emphasis on environmental stewardship, creativity, and critical thinking. We foster a love of learning by encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and exploration. We seek experienced Early Childhood Educators to inspire, nurture, and guide our preschoolers within our enchanting Reggio Emilia inspired campus.

As a valued member of our teaching team, you'll engage in collaborative endeavors in the true spirit of Reggio pedagogy with a co-teacher. You'll have the opportunity to both contribute to and lead projects aimed at enriching children's education while fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.

Duties

The ideal candidate innovates and enjoys the following: Engaging with children ages 2.5 to 5 years old to explore “100 languages.” Loves being a co-researcher with children and other educators to develop a variety of learning experiences in all domains of development. Observe children’s interests and develop projects in the Reggio Way. Cares about nature and environmental stewardship, spending at least 50% of the time outdoors. Aptitude for integrating language arts and numeracy into teaching practices. Is able to foster relationships within the group to inspire every child to grow intellectually with curiosity, socially with respect, and emotionally with agency.

Requirements

Child Development Associate's degree or Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Extensive experience in early education/ child care centers. Practiced usage of the Tennessee Early Childhood Developmental Standards. Dedication to ongoing professional growth. Ability to document learning experiences through both words and photographs. Physical resilience for outdoor activities, including hiking, and tolerance for encounters with insects including ticks, coupled with a genuine love for wildlife. Effective communication skills and a strong team-oriented mindset. Patience and effective tools for supporting children's social-emotional development. Skills in establishing meaningful rituals, fostering care for one another and the environment. Space and time management skills.

Benefits

Paid planning time weekly. Paid time off: 28 days. Paid In-Service days: 22 days. Paid personal time: 48 hours. Paid sick time: 40 hours. Monthly stipend to be applied to your choice of tuition, health care, or IRA. Cancer insurance or Short Term Disability insurance. Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Accident at work medical coverage. Half-price summer camps for your children. Schedule: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

About Us

A New Leaf's mission is to bring education back to Earth. Here you are part of something greater than yourself. We playfully and seriously learn, together as a community, about things that are real, meaningful, at times enigmatic, and always powerful! We are licensed by DHS and work in the Reggio way. Together we question and improve the means and goals of education for our youngest learners.