River Branch Community School is seeking a full time Licensed Preschool Teacher. RBCS strives to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment where children are free to take risks, to wonder and to form meaningful relationships with peers, teachers and the natural environment. Our interactions with children are based on the belief that even young children are competent, intelligent and inquisitive beings. Through play and hands-on investigations, we guide each childs social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
We view the environment as the third teacher and spend our days exploring our own 2.5 acres of natural meadow and forest as well as nearby community fields, trails and streams. We are outside daily and our program is committed to nature education and a love of the wild.The ideal candidate will hold a Vermont educator license with an endorsement in ECE, have experience working with children 3 to 5 years old, strong communication and organizational skills and a collaborative approach to early childhood education. The Preschool Teacher position requires a thorough understanding of Teaching Strategies Gold, The Vermont Early Learning Standards, developmental assessment tools (ASQ, ASQ-SE), and developmentally appropriate practice. Contact Clara Wootton to apply or request more information802-882-8371claraw.rbcs@gmail.com