Position Description: StudioCare Extended Day Teacher

About Whittle School & Studios

www.whittleschool.org

Whittle School & Studios is an ambitious project to modernize education and build the world's best and most innovative environment for human learning and development. Over the next decade we will be constructing 30 Pre-K-12 schools in the world's most vibrant cities, with all of our campuses designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano. The project is led by education entrepreneur Chris Whittle.

We believe deeply in the power of education as a transformative force. Working with expert faculty, students will cultivate the skills, creativity and character to address the world's most pressing challenges. As they progress through each level of academic study, students will grow as thinkers, makers, scholars, collaborators, and global citizens. They will graduate ready to succeed in top universities, and to make their unique contribution to the world.

Our team is comprised of innovators in science, design, technology, and human learning, who are applying their diverse talents to re-engineer education from the ground up. Our focus is on the science of learning, personalized curriculum, global experience, and holistic human development.

Our first two schools, located in Shenzhen, China, and Washington, DC, opened September 2019.

About the position

The Position - StudioCare Extended Day Teacher

The mission of Whittle School & Studios StudioCare Extended Day program is to create a warm and supportive environment for students in the Whittle community, beyond the regular school day. We support parents, faculty, and staff and their children.

The StudioCare Extended Day Teacher is in charge of planning and implementing daily activities for students enrolled in our Early Learning Center and our Lower School, respectively. Our environment promotes positive development and learning, based on the strengths, interests, and needs of individual students. Duties include:

• Create a safe and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Plan and implement weekly activities.
• Develop and maintain a mutually supportive relationship with parents. Share information with families about students' day upon arrival and pick-up.
• Respond to parent requests for information about their child(ren).
• Input daily information into student records. Escalate any concerns to the Lead Teacher.

Qualifications and Attributes

Whittle School & Studios values innovation, risk-taking, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for candidates who are individual and team contributors; who possess an entrepreneurial, innovative, and growth mindset; who are continuous and self-reflective learners; and have education and content expertise. The following are highly desirable qualifications for the listed position:

• Actively pursuing a college-level degree. BA/BS in education (or related field) strongly preferred
• Linguistic proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish highly desirable
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children in a supervised childcare setting
• Drive and energy to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and dynamic environment
• Experience working with Responsive Classroom a plus

Work Hours & Compensation:

Early Learning Center (Ages 3-4.5)

Days: Monday-Friday, or commitment to at least 3 days/week

Hours: 2:00pm-6:00pm

Lower School (Grades 1-5)

Days: Monday-Friday, or commitment to at least 3 days/week

Hours: 2:45pm-6:00pm, M,T,Th,F

2:00pm-6:00pm, W

Compensation: $20/hr.