- Guide a classroom of 16 two-year olds at a nature-based school. - Work cohesively with a co-teacher and support staff to provide the happiest enriched environment on a daily basis.- Maintain high quality observations and assessments for the children in my classroom.- Ensure day-to-day safety and well-being while teaching a reliable system of conflict-resolution.- Create weekly curriculum that caters to each child's needs and interests.- Participate in ongoing teacher-education programs as well as ongoing NAEYC accreditation portfolio maintenance. - Design and alter room layouts with toys and materials according to the needs and interests of the children.

• Fulfilled the duties of a Lead Teacher while a Younger Preschool Teacher is on maternity leave.• Maintained ongoing observation and assessment of 16 students 3-4 years of age.• Developed a Reggio Emilia Approach to learning in the classroom.• Worked cohesively with a co-lead teacher.• Developed themes and curriculum according to Minnesota Early Learning Standards and NAEYC guidelines.• Portfolio creation and maintenance for ongoing NAEYC accreditation purposes.• Designed and altered room layouts with toys and materials that are influenced by the interests of the students.

Care for and teach 16 culturally diverse children who range in age from 16-36 months; approximately 70% of the childreninvolved with the center are English language learners.• Function as a member of a collaborative teaching team and act at Lead Teacher in the absence of team members.• Responsible for planning curriculum to engage the children while maintaining a safe, warm, and enriching environment inthe classroom.• Follow a child-centered and play-based, constructivist philosophy in all interactions with children.• Incorporate music and art into the classroom setting on a daily basis.• Train and educate new staff members while maintaining role in the classroom.• Maintain relationships and regular communication with families through daily notes, weekly emails, and monthly articlesabout relevant developmental topics.• Fulfill roles in the two preschool classrooms as a small group leader and teaching assistant when necessary• Actively participate in ongoing staff education, including weekly meetings, seminar and conference attendance andoutside research.• Ongoing certification for CPR, First Aid, Abusive Head Trauma, and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.• Meet all licensing and NAEYC requirements and qualify as a teacher as per MN Rule 3.• Assume role of Lead Younger Preschool Teacher throughout a maternity leave.