Beverley Hills Church Preschool, a Reggio-inspired preschool in Alexandria, VA, is looking for a thoughtful and enthusiastic early childhood educator to join our staff as a teacher in our 3-year-olds class.
The position is part-time, Mondays - Wednesdays, beginning in the fall. Additional teaching days are available, if interested.
BHCP is a historic co-operative preschool located in Alexandria, VA, offering half-day classes to children ages 2-5. Our program is rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach with time devoted daily to outdoor learning on our beautiful natural playground.
BHCP teachers work in co-teaching teams. Teaching teams collaborate with the studio teacher, director and the rest of the teaching staff to plan emergent curriculum based on children’s questions and interests. Our teachers enjoy being part of a vibrant, collaborative community of invested families.
We are committed to creative and innovative teaching practices. Teachers receive pedagogical support through on-going professional development opportunities and are paid for two hours of daily planning time.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Respect for young children and belief in their capabilities
- Excellent collaborative skills with children, parents and other staff
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Curiosity about young children’s questions and interests and how best to facilitate their learning
- BS/BA degree in education or a related field and experience working with young children
- Familiarity with or strong interest in the Reggio Emilia or other constructivist approaches to teaching and learning
