Why join NCRC? The National Child Research Center, in Cleveland Park, D.C. offers you:

• a beautiful, tree-filled campus nestled in a quiet neighborhood
• competitive independent-school salaries, school vacations, and benefits
• a diverse, highly-educated and collaborative faculty, committed to mentoring a new generation of early childhood professionals
• A supportive, active family community
• a program dedicated to children 2.5 - 5 years old, and includes those who benefit from added supports
• Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing education

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Are committed to early childhood education and inclusion
• Have formal training in early childhood education with a BA in early childhood or related field. Consideration may be given to those who meet the minimum OSSE requirements for assistant teacher:  You must have at least a completed and current CDA credential, OR a minimum of an AA in any discipline.
• Have experience in play-based, emergent curriculum
• Have a collaborative spirit and positive attitude

Resource teachers at NCRC provide support to and collaborate with the directing (lead) teachers in the classroom, and participate in all aspects of school life. They are also responsible for leading our afterschool program, Later Gators.  Work hours will be between 7:30 - 12:30 pm, depending on classroom assignment. Part time teachers may also have the opportunity to add additional substituting hours, and may be eligible for full-time roles when those become available.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, list of references, and brief, original statement of educational philosophy to Jobs@ncrcpreschool.org.  Please list the position title (Part-time Resource Teacher 26-27) in the subject line of your email.

We give preference to candidates who have formal training in early childhood education with a BA in early childhood or related field. Consideration may be given to those who meet the minimum OSSE requirements for assistant teacher:  You must have at least a completed and current CDA credential, OR a minimum of an AA in any discipline.

About National Child Research Center

National Child Research Center (NCRC), is a co-ed independent preschool located in the historic district of Cleveland Park in Washington, DC. Founded in 1928, NCRC is the oldest continuously operating preschool in the District of Columbia, serving children age 2 through Pre-Kindergarten. NCRC’s highly skilled faculty uses research-based best practices to lead children in a play-based, emergent curriculum, creating a uniquely enriching and nurturing environment for young children and their families. NCRC's Mission: National Child Research Center nurtures the whole child - socially, emotionally, and intellectually - toward a lifelong love of learning. Informed by current research and continuing education, NCRC’s exceptional faculty guide each student’s unique development through a play-based, child-centered curriculum in a diverse, family-focused community, with a commitment to the inclusion of children who benefit from additional supports and adaptations. NCRC is accredited by AIMS, and is a member of AISGW, AIMS, NAIS, NAEYC. For more information about our school, visit www.ncrcpreschool.org

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