Early Childhood Teacher- JK (4&5 yrs. old) The Wilson School

The Wilson School, located in Clayton, seeks a stellar educator for our JK classroom (students who are 4 and 5 years old). Junior Kindergarten offers a developmentally appropriate program with profound educational advantages, where students have a well-rounded experience. The curriculum in Junior Kindergarten is meaningfully connected to Wilson’s full academic program; it is the second year of our school-wide scope and sequence. Learning is engaging and purposeful, and we are dedicated to meeting each student’s academic and developmental needs.

Wilson is a close-knit community with 170 students, ages three through sixth grade. Each grade level consists of one class taught by a team of two homeroom teachers. Outside the homeroom team, specialist instructors who teach art, music, library, technology, physical education, and French complement Wilson's exceptional academic program.

Wilson prepares students for success in an ever-changing world. In doing so, the instructional practices we use are both classic and innovative. Our commitment to professional development is unmistakable, as we spend more than twice the national average on growth-oriented activities for our faculty.

At Wilson, we assume an ongoing responsibility to act as part of a larger community. In our recruitment practices, we strive to create a community whose members reflect the diversity inherent in the greater St. Louis area, as well as in the world. The Wilson School is a place where children can listen, question, challenge and probe, thereby making sense of their world. When children graduate from the school, we hope they will carry with them a strong sense of their identity, a willingness to see the common threads that run through all our lives, and a high regard for the value and breadth of differences.

If your educational values and ambitions align with these beliefs, we encourage you to express your interest in teaching at Wilson School. The ideal candidate will have:  knowledge of developmental stages; expertise with instructional practices; understanding of social-emotional learning; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; and the ability to work collaboratively.

For consideration, please send your résumé and letter of interest by email to employment@wilsonschool.com.  In the subject line, include the wording- JK Teaching Position.  To learn more about The Wilson School, visit our website: www.wilsonschool.com.