Program Name:
Lincoln School
Program Address:
301 Bulter Ave
Providence
RI
02906
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Position Description:
Lincoln School, founded in 1884, is an independent (co-ed) Early Childhood and K-Grade 12 Quaker school for girls in Providence, Rhode Island.
Primary Responsibilities:
*Immerse children in purposeful play and meaningful learning interactions that nurture their innate curiosity and create a foundation for lifelong learning.
*Continuously assess the skills, abilities, interests, and needs of the children.
*Maintain a clean, safe, exciting, and organized environment for the students.
*Document children’s accomplishments through anecdotal notes, work sampling, and photographs.
*Build strong relationships with parents and respond to parents’ comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect while maintaining confidentiality.
Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
*An understanding of and appreciation for the developmental range of the age group
*A nurturing, compassionate, and respectful approach with children
*Strong oral and written communication skills
*Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
*Strong work ethic and a kind spirit
*Continuing interest in professional growth
How To Apply:
Please submit a resume and a cover letter to klough@lincolnschool.org
Other Information:
Unique Benefits at Lincoln School:
*Wellness: Wellness is a priority at Lincoln, inclusive of faculty, staff, and their family members. We offer an employee assistance program, complimentary use of our on-site fitness center, a fitness discount program if enrolled in the school’s health coverage, and reimbursement for experiences that foster individual fulfillment and relaxation.
*Professional Development: We are deeply committed to professional development. Going well beyond annual programming, we offer a Summer Curricular Innovation Grant that gives faculty the chance to dive deep into an area of curricular interest, and a Travel Fellowship Grant that provides the opportunity to engage in a summer travel experience to enrich teaching curriculums. We also offer the opportunity to attend the National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conference (PoCC), as well as annual meetings of other professional organizations.
*Tuition Remission: Tuition Remission is available for those employees who wish to have their child(ren) attend Lincoln School. This benefit is available to eligible employees after two full years of employment.
*Meals: Complimentary meals are a wonderful benefit for all faculty and staff at Lincoln School. As an extension of our wellness program, our on-site dining room offers healthy and expansive lunch options when school is in session. Coffee and tea is also provided daily.
Compensation Benefits at Lincoln School:
*Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Plans are available to all full-time employees
*Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses
*Health Savings Account (HSA)
Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
Please submit resume and cover letter to klough@lincolnschool.org
