Part-time Early Childhood Afterschool Lead Teacher & Classroom Assistant
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, an Expeditionary Learning School and Reggio Emilia inspired Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten is seeking an aftercare lead teacher who also assists in the Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Unicorn classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.
The successful candidate will understand the developmental needs of early childhood students and bring their expertise and passion for teaching to the classroom. They will model and promote the school’s character traits of compassion, courage, respect, trust, honesty and stewardship. Our school upholds the values of diversity and inclusivity and the successful candidate is able to create a safe and nurturing learning environment in which all students are respected. Developing a deep understanding of our early childhood learning philosophy and committing to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential.
The candidate will be the lead teacher for the afterschool Preschool-Kindergarten program and assist in general classroom functions and curriculum. This includes supporting children’s social and emotional development. The teacher will work with a strong early childhood team and support the curriculum throughout the early childhood grades (Preschool-K).
About Our School
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is committed to educational excellence, seeking to develop students who are recognized for superb academic performance and for their ability to work creatively with others to recognize and solve problems. At Arts & Sciences, we honor our students as competent and capable. Students are compassionate, creative, and contributing members of the local community who exemplify the EL Education ideal of citizen scholars.
Our teaching community is diverse in their tenure with the school; many have been here for many years, while others have recently joined Arts & Sciences. All teachers are committed to helping every student pursue their passion while honoring everyone's learning style. Teachers are empowered to create and revise the curriculum to implement best practices and grow in our craft. Our interdisciplinary learning expeditions, developed through negotiated learning, professional development and collaboration as a team, make learning a joyful and powerful experience at Arts & Sciences.
Qualifications and Attributes
An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Early Education from an accredited college or university, or enrolled in an Early Childhood certification program
Ability to work collaboratively
Positive attitude and adaptability
Creative spirit
Previous experience working with children at the early childhood level preferred
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
Strong work ethic and professional responsibility
Willingness to learn and improve professionally
Sound judgment and emotional maturity
Ability to collaborate and work with a team
Willingness to engage in the Arts & Sciences community
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Create, maintain and promote a safe, nurturing learning environment that responds to students’ academic, social, and emotional growth
Support direct instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work to engage all students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn
Plan and implement the afterschool program for Preschool-Kindergarten students
Support classroom teachers in developing student portfolios in accordance with school standards and philosophy
Communicate effectively, clearly, and respectfully with students, families, and colleagues
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to work@santafeschool.org. Please submit your resume by Friday, July 25th.
To find out more information regarding Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, please visit our website at www.santafeschool.org
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences places a high value on creating a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the cultural richness of our state, our country, and our world. The school is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. Diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students is actively sought. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the school in order to arrange such accommodation.