Kindergarten Prep Teacher - Summer

<p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Kindergarten Teacher – Merryhill School<br><br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="color: black; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Paid holidays and sick days</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">401k plan with company match</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Tuition discounts for your children</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Professional development</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Education reimbursement and partnerships<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">About the Role<br></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">As a <strong>Kindergarten Teacher</strong> at Merryhill School, you will play a critical role in shaping students’ earliest academic experiences, building strong foundations in literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Our program blends structured learning with creativity and exploration, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.</span></p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">You will create a warm, engaging classroom environment where students feel supported as they develop independence, problem-solving skills, and positive peer relationships.<br><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">You will also:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Deliver developmentally appropriate instruction in reading, writing, math, and foundational science and social studies concepts</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Establish clear routines and expectations that promote a structured and nurturing classroom environment</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral growth through positive reinforcement and modeling</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and development</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to ensure a cohesive educational experience<br><br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">What We’re Looking For</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Teaching credential preferred; candidates actively pursuing or eligible for an intern credential will be considered</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Kindergarten teaching experience required; candidates without a credential must demonstrate substantial prior classroom experience</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong classroom management and instructional skills</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to pass state and federal background checks</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Genuine passion for teaching and supporting student growth</span></li> </ul> <p style="color: black;margin-bottom: 0in;line-height: normal;margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="color: black;margin-bottom: 0in;line-height: normal;margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p>