JK Co-Teacher

The Position
Alta Vista Lower School is seeking a dynamic Junior Kindergarten co-teacher. The team
seeks an experienced, energetic individual passionate about creating safe and positive
environments for students from diverse backgrounds, integrating and modeling social and
emotional learning (SEL). The teacher should be able to promote a calm and responsive
environment. Strong communication skills and professional ethics are essential.
Essential Functions
● Develop high-quality, innovative curriculum aligned with the mission of Alta Vista
School.
● Design and maintain vibrant classroom environments.
● Work cooperatively and collegially with the school’s administration, the faculty and
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, and the parents to create and maintain an exemplary school environment.
● Prepare for and actively participate in all school activities, faculty meetings, and
conferences, including those with parents, during and after school hours as may be
necessary.
● Take full advantage of all opportunities to grow as a teacher.

● Cultivate collaboration, transparency, inclusion, curiosity, fun, innovation, and
excellence in a dynamic learning community.
● Possess a passion for early childhood education and have the ability to spark student
motivation and love of learning.
● In-depth knowledge of early childhood curricula and best teaching practices.
● Ability to conduct dynamic and flexible instruction to address a variety of learning
needs and interests.
● Willingness to examine one’s own teaching with a critical eye in order to continuously
improve one’s practice.
● Evaluate student progress regularly using assessment tools.
● Provide students with opportunities to question, investigate, and wonder.