Assistant Teacher: Early Childhood Division
Assistant Teacher: Early Childhood Division
Founded in 1930, The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school situated on a pastoral, 110-acre campus in Greenville, Delaware, near Wilmington. Tatnall includes four academic divisions with 500 students from age 2 through grade 12. Its challenging academic curriculum and programs, combined with award-winning faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, create an environment of educational excellence. Because of its emphasis on creating a caring and nurturing community, Tatnall is known as “the family school,” and its motto, omnia in caritate – all things in love, is at the core of everything the school does.
The Tatnall School is seeking an Assistant Teacher in our Twos program. A qualified candidate will value an active and collaborative learning environment that centers the student experience. The Assistant Teacher has the responsibility to perform a variety of duties that promote the mission of the school.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in planning, teaching, evaluating, and supporting students to provide a flexible, balanced, and developmentally appropriate experience for children and their families.
- Assist admissions by welcoming families, participating in back to school nights, open houses, and social events to promote The Tatnall School.
- Assist in communication on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule with families to foster home and school connections.
- Meet regularly with other faculty members and administration in order to be informed, current, and progressive in current education trends.
- Assume a primary teaching role in the absence of the teacher or when otherwise appropriate or necessary.
- Comply with all regulations as set forth by Delaware’s Office of Child Care Licensing.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associate’s degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
- A student-centered approach to education
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural competency
- Current Delaware certification as at least an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, or the ability to obtain it
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Adrienne Meade
Head of Early Childhood
The Tatnall School
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
To learn more about The Tatnall School, please visit our website at www.tatnall.org.
The Tatnall School is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or other categories protected by Delaware or federal law.