Work at Glenn
The Glenn School for Young Children is a 501c(3) nonprofit institution in Atlanta, Georgia. Located on the Emory University campus, the Glenn School is a half-day preschool for children ages 1 through 6 years old. We are a play-based focused preschool and are committed to meeting children’s social, emotional, behavioral and academic needs. The Preschool has been accredited for many years, through the North Georgia Preschool Conference.
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Lead Teacher Expectations
Plan, supervise and implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of Glenn School.
Plan daily schedules and long-term projects of study in accordance with a developmentally appropriate balance of play/center-based activities and materials to meet the needs of the whole child; the social, emotional, cognitive, motor, academic readiness, approaches to learning and development.
Keep the staff, administration and the families apprised of these plans through the various systems of planning, implementing and documentation.
Conduct conferences with parents twice a year.
Gear the program to the needs of the individual child with concern for their interests, special needs and talents, and individual style and pace of learning within the context of typical expectations and development.
Consider the individual child in relationship to their cultural and socio-economic background and treat all equally with respect and consideration.
Ensure that children are supervised at all times.
Treat each child with respect and affection, in a friendly, courteous, loving and respectful manner.
Encourage each child in a positive, loving relationship with their families.
Help each child become aware of their role as an integral member of a group.
Encourage teamwork and conversation, cooperation, taking turns, and helping one another.
Encourage independence in children.
Use positive approaches to help children behave constructively.
Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety and nutritional practices.
Encourage physical development, both small and large muscle use.
Encourage children to think, reason, question, experiment and to learn through discovery.
Encourage creative expression through art, drama, language, movement and music on a daily basis.
Encourage children to use and further develop their language skills and comprehension.
With the rest of the faculty, help plan and implement special events and celebrations.
Assistant Teacher Expectations
Work to support the lead teacher and assist with class planning.
Gear the program to the needs of the individual child with concern for their interests, special needs and talents, and individual style and pace of learning within the context of typical expectations and development.
Consider the individual child in relationship to their cultural and socio-economic background and treat all equally with respect and consideration.
Ensure that children are supervised at all times.
Treat each child with respect and affection, in a friendly, courteous, loving and respectful manner.
Help each child become aware of their role as an integral member of a group.
Encourage teamwork and conversation, cooperation, taking turns, and helping one another.
Encourage independence in children.
Use positive approaches to help children behave constructively.
Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety and nutritional practices.
Encourage physical development, both small and large muscle use.
Encourage children to think, reason, question, experiment and to learn through discovery.
Encourage creative expression through art, drama, language, movement and music on a daily basis.
Encourage children to use and further develop their language skills and comprehension.
With the rest of the faculty, help plan and implement special events and celebrations.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references to Kerry Bresee at kbresee@glennumc.org.