Storytelling Teacher

The Episcopal School in the City of New York, a traditional early childhood program, is hiring for the position of Storytelling Teacher. The Storytelling Teacher will lead classes for children ranging in age from 2.5 to 5.5 years old. The Storytelling program at Episcopal aims to engage children with stories and language, offering them the opportunity and structure to develop their own modes of oral expression and communication. The stories chosen for the program include folktales as well as original stories. Stories are retold specifically for each age group incorporating vocabulary, rhythms and repetition that make the stories exciting and understandable for the young listeners. The stories lead to a variety of language and story experiences that further the language arts goals of the program.

The Storytelling teacher also leads the Chapel program. Chapel provides a specific time for children and families to strengthen the community of The Episcopal School family through the singing of songs and sharing of stories. The Storytelling teacher uses Old and New Testament bible stories and folktales to expose young children to the values we share as a school, including: how to treat others, sharing, respect for feelings of others, honesty, responsibility, and respect for similarities and differences. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to sit with their children and participate.

Summary of Responsibilities
The Storytelling Teacher’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain a professional attitude, practice ethical behavior and provide a pleasant, safe and orderly class environment.
• The general supervision and management of children.
• Implement daily storytelling lessons that are well planned, thoughtful and dynamic. Storytelling activities should include opportunities for the children to act out stories and participate in a variety of ways.
• Foster an environment that allows children to develop their expression and creativity while learning a larger vocabulary through storytelling.
• Implement a curriculum that supports the language arts program and is aligned with the School’s Core Curriculum.
• Organize and lead our weekly Chapel program.
• Attend faculty meetings, curriculum meetings, and other school meetings.
Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in education or some related field.
• Some experience in and a passion for working with young children in an interactive environment.
• Comfort speaking and singing in a large group with children and adults.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

Personal and Professional Qualities
All candidates should enjoy working with young children and should be committed to equity, inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging for all students and families. The ideal candidate is flexible, creative, collaborates with colleagues and has outstanding public speaking skills.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Rebecca Chynsky, Curriculum Coordinator at rchynsky@episcopalschool.org

Please visit The Episcopal School’s website at www.episcopalschool.org for additional information about the School.

The Episcopal School does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

The start date for the position is flexible. We hope for some overlap with our current Storytelling Teacher. The full-time start date must be September 1^st or earlier.

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