Grace Episcopal Day School’s mission is to nurture the potential and growth of each child by providing a joyful and inclusive learning environment rooted in wonder, purpose, and belonging.The Reggio Emilia philosophy inspires our pedagogical approach for ouryoungest students. This philosophy supports our belief that young children are filled with curiosity and capacity. It is the work of our school to provide an environment and a culture that meets and extends children’s deep desire to learn and know.
Our early childhood program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children’s ideas and abilities are developed through engaging, authentic learning experiences. An environment rich in play, discovery, research, and collaboration promotes high-level thinking skills, problem-solving capabilities, enhanced language development, and empathy. With an average class size of 13 students, our highly trained teachers are attuned to each child’s growth and development.
Collaborate with a co-teacher to create a classroom environment consistent with the principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy;
Observe and document the process of learning unfolding in the classroom;
Collaborate with specialists and resource teams who support the classroom;
Support the creation of a weekly newsletter that tells the story of the learning for families;
Meet weekly with the whole Grace faculty;
Attend special school events as needed.
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a specialty area of early childhood education
Proficiency in collaboration and communication
Preferred candidates will have:
At least two years of experience working with young children
Familiarity with the Reggio-Emilia philosophy and pedagogy
An open-hearted view of children as growing and changing
A demonstrated interest in promoting equity and inclusion in a diverse school community
In its mission statement, Grace Episcopal Day School nurtures the potential and growth of each child by providing a joyful and inclusive learning environment rooted in wonder, purpose, and belonging. With just over 100 students and 25 teachers and staff, Grace is a small but vibrant community. All teachers–homeroom teachers and specialists alike–get to know each child’s strengths and challenges, differentiating instruction to suit individual learning needs.