Early Childhood Educator

The Cape Eleuthera Island School is looking for a full-time early childhood teacher for our early childhood education program for employee children. The successful candidate will work with children between the ages of 2 to 6 years of age in a multi-age environment. They will be comfortable with numerous models for early childhood education including Montessori, Waldorf and experiential education. This is a new position which requires a pioneer who has played a lead role in the start-up phase of an organization.

Position Description: Early Childhood Educator

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to::

• Design a curriculum that helps young children develop social, cognitive, emotional, and physical skills
• Engage and communicate frequently, affectionately, and respectfully with children during the activities and routines
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children
• Maintain a stimulating, exploratory and language-rich environment that is safe and welcoming
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and relationships
• Hold conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals
• Follow all safety and health rules while supervising all children at all times
• Demonstrate awareness of the entire group whether working with a small group or individuals
• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive
• Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies to parent/guardians and coworkers
• Participate actively in the greater teaching team through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning
• Lead the training, development and supervision of the assistant teacher

Minumum Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in pre-school, day care and/or primary school setting
• Bachelor’s of Arts in early childhood education, developmental psychology or other related field
• Evidence of experience working across cultures or in an international context
• Curriculum design experience
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, sub-tropical island within a sustainable community
• CPR/First Aid
• Swimming instruction experience and lifeguard certification

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Local, National, CDA or Montessori certification
• Masters in child development or related field
• Foreign language fluency
• Wilderness First Responder certification

Compensation:

As our school serves employees’ children, this is a year round position with specific vacation benefits. Compensation and other benefits include salary, room & board, medical & evacuation insurance and professional development stipend. We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer.

Apply:

To apply please send in a resume, and a cover letter detailing why you are a good fit for this position by January 30, 2013 to the following email address: b712+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please also attach three references from recent employers and copies of relevant certifications..