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Collective Kind provides mindful and ethical early care for working families of all backgrounds. Our Montessori programs are nature-based and grounded in anti-bias education with the family and community at the center. Our 2024-25 schools are open to children 2-5YOS with 14-18 children/class. Tuition is run on a sliding scale so that our program can be financially accessible to more families.

The Slope team for 2024-25 includes:

• 1 Teacher Director

• 1 Full time morning teachers 8am-4pm (class 8:30am-3:30pm)

• Potential 1 Part time morning teacher 8am-1pm

• Administrative and curricular support from Collective Kind’s founding team

We are looking to set up teams who can compliment each other bringing different skills into the classroom, looking for (1) leadership experience, (2) work towards or already certified, (3) Montessori experience or certification (4) Special Education training or experience, and (5) your own passions and interests!

2024-25 POSITION

Full time: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (schedule may vary)

Staff week: (classroom prep + training) August 26 - 30

School Year: September 2024 - June 2025

Summer Program: July OR August 2024

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute trainings and content during Staff Week for all locations’ staff in August

• Leading communication with school families

• Supporting all families through separation and phase-in when they start school

• Supervising and supporting classroom teachers, classroom observations and documentation, keeping classroom experiences in line with Collective Kind’s anti-bias and nature-based curriculum, observations of the classroom.

• Building a collaborative and supportive school team through transparent communication, constructive feedback for growth, and understanding.

• Oversight of school maintenance including daily cleaning, school supplies, classroom organization, weekly professional cleaning, care of school entrance, sidewalk and yard.

• Leader of school systems including but not limited to: health and wellness; attendance; conferences; school events (including some weekends and evenings)

• Creating a learning environment that is welcoming for and supportive of all types of learners, respectful of the child and supports the development of independence, concentration, coordination and care of self, community and the environment.

We are looking for a Teacher Director who has:

• Previous experience working in a Preschool classroom

• NYS Teacher Certification

• Experience in Montessori is a plus

• Experience in Special Education is a plus

We are looking for staff with all levels of experience. We want people to join our team who love what they do and bring who they are to the classroom! So show us your side hustle, your hobby, what you do for your love of your own learning. We encourage folks who speak multiple languages, and/or come from different countries to apply!

We need teachers who are problem solvers, take initiative, and work well in a team.

Schools that are permitted with drop-off programs will have to comply with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene requirements that one teacher have certification be onsite at all times.

DETAILS

Compensation:

Starting with a baseline entry level experience at $57,000/10 month school year. We utilize a comprehensive Salary Band structure to determine compensation.

Benefits:

• 4 paid hours off every two weeks

• 10 PTO days

• 1 menstruation day every month

• a day off in your birthday month

• Professional development assistance

Salaries are determined by Collective Kind’s Salary Band which takes into account years working with children, experience in special domain areas, your time with us, and what you’re impacting within and beyond the organization.

Collective Kind provides mindful and ethical early care for working families of all backgrounds. Our Montessori programs are nature-based and grounded in anti-bias education with the family and community at the center. Our micro preschools are open to children 2-5YOS. Tuition is run on a sliding scale so that our program can be financially accessible to more families.

Rogers classroom team includes:

• 2 Full time morning teachers 8:00-4:00 (class 8:30-3:30)

• 1 Part time afternoon teacher 3:00-6:00 (class 3:30-5:30)

• School director 8-4pm

• Administrative and curricular support from Collective Kind’s founding team

We are looking to set up teams who can compliment each other bringing different skills into the classroom, looking for (1) leadership experience, (2) work towards or already certified, (3) Montessori experience or certification (4) Special Education training or experience, and (5) your own passions and interests!

2024-25 POSITION

• Full time: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (schedule may vary)

• Year round: full school year + summer program

• School breaks light work responsibilities as needed

• Paid Time off: Winter Break, 1 week off in the summer + 10 PTO to be used throughout the school year

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Teacher Guide

• Interview and onboard any staff joining mid-year with founding and administrative team

• Contribute trainings during August Back to School Staff Week for all CK staff

• Supervise and coach classroom teachers, including: leading bi-weekly one-on-one check-in meetings on classroom work and career goals; weekly all school staff meetings including work on curriculum, specific student needs, teaching team dynamics, and bi-weekly mini-professional development; classroom observations of staff; keeping classroom experiences in line with Collective Kind’s anti-bias and nature-based curriculum.

• Build a collaborative and supportive school team through transparent communication, constructive feedback for growth, and understanding.

Families:

• Lead communication with school families including supporting all families through separation and phase-in at the start of school

• Build a close relationship based on trust and transparency.

Students

• Create a learning environment that is welcoming for and supportive of neurotypical and neurodivergent children, respectful of the child and supports the development of independence, concentration, coordination and care of self, community and the environment.

• Collaborate with Director of Education in observation of students who might need additional support, integrating service providers into classroom, support families in accessing and maintaining learning services through EI/CPSE/Private Providers.

School Systems

• Maintain onsite school paperwork and records following Department of Health requirements for all staff and children. Paperwork gathered and updated by CK administrative team.

• Oversee daily school maintenance including cleaning, school supplies, classroom organization, communication with weekly professional cleaning service as needed, care of school entrance, sidewalk and yard. Other maintenance will be managed in collaboration with administration staff.

• Leader of school systems including but not limited to: health checks; attendance; conferences; school events (Back-to-School Orientation, Fall + Spring CK wide celebrations in collaboration with all School Directors, curriculum night, EOY party).

• Collaborate with director at sibling school (Clermont) for teacher swaps, skills and resource sharing across both schools.

Enrollment

• Host school tours for applying families during “enrollment season”. Rest of enrollment process lead by CK administrative team.

• Re-enroll returning families in collaboration with administration staff

Must meet Department of Health requirements to School Director position:

• Hold a New York State Teacher Certification in either: (1) Birth – 2nd Grade; (2) 1st – 6th Grade; (3) N – 6th Grade or (4) PreK – 6th Grade, AND have: at least two years of experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age

We are looking for a Director who:

• Has worked in a progressive preschool setting

• Been in a leadership position

• Experience working with neurodivergent children

• Knowledge of/Experience with Montessori Curriculum, a plus

• Spanish speaking, a plus

DETAILS

Compensation:

Starting with a baseline entry level experience at $66,500/year. We utilize a comprehensive Salary Band structure to determine compensation.

Benefits:

• 10 PTO days during school year

• 1 week paid off in the summer

• 1 menstruation day every month

• a day off in your birthday month

• Professional development assistance

Salaries are determined by Collective Kind’s Salary Band which takes into account years working with children, experience in special domain areas, your time with us, and what you’re impacting within and beyond the organization.

Collective Kind provides mindful and ethical early care for working families of all backgrounds. Our Montessori programs are nature-based and grounded in anti-bias education with the family and community at the center. Our micro preschools are open to children 2-5YOS. Tuition is run on a sliding scale so that our program can be financially accessible to more families.

The Slope team for 2024-25 includes:

• 1 Teacher Director

• 1-2 Full/Part time morning teachers 8:00-4:00 (class 8:30-3:30)

• Administrative and curricular support from Collective Kind’s founding team

We are looking to set up teams who can compliment each other bringing different skills into the classroom, looking for a team comprised of (1) leadership experience with a drive to collaborate, problem solve and strong initiative, (2) one NYS certified teacher in ECE, (3) Montessori experience or certification (4) special needs experience (5) your own passions and interests!

2024-25 POSITION

• Full time: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (schedule may vary)

• Staff week: (classroom prep + training) August 26 - 30

• School Year: September 2024 - June 2025

• Summer Program: July OR August 2024

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a learning environment that is welcoming for and supportive of all types of learners, respectful of the child and supports the development of independence, concentration, coordination and care of self, community and the environment.

• Building a collaborative and effective teaching team based on clear communication where all teachers are able to share their skills and learn from each other.

• Lesson planning, creating classroom materials, projects and activities following Collective Kind’s Montessori, anti-bias and nature-based curriculum.

• Being reliable (on time and consistent), taking care of the classroom environment (daily tidying and cleaning), changing diapers for children not yet toilet trained.

• Equitable, warm and understanding communication (emails, meetings and phone calls) with families.

• Modeling kind interactions with our greater community.

• Receiving and providing feedback so that your school team can learn and grow together.

• Observation and documentation of the children’s experiences through video, photos and written notes.

• Writing weekly school newsletter for families to share a deeper view into work happening in the classroom.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

• Previous experience working in a Preschool classroom

• Montessori Certification/Experience

• Special Education experience is a plus

We are looking for staff with all levels of experience. We want people to join our team who love what they do and bring who they are to the classroom! So show us your side hustle, your hobby, what you do for your love of your own learning. We encourage folks who speak multiple languages, and/or come from different countries to apply!

We need teachers who are problem solvers, take initiative, and work well in a team.

Schools that are permitted with drop-off programs will have to comply with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene requirements that one teacher have certification be onsite at all times.

DETAILS

Compensation:

Starting with a baseline entry level experience at $47,500/10 month school year. We utilize a comprehensive Salary Band structure to determine compensation.

Benefits:

• 4 paid hours off every two weeks

• 10 PTO days + DOE closures paid

• 1 menstruation day every month

• a day off in your birthday month

• Professional development assistance

Salaries are determined by Collective Kind’s Salary Band which takes into account years working with children, experience in special domain areas, your time with us, and what you’re impacting within and beyond the organization.