Early Childhood Co-Teacher

Metairie Park Country Day School seeks an experienced early childhood teacher who enjoys working with young children to fill the full-time position of Early Childhood Co-Teacher. A Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience is strongly preferred. This 10-month position includes eligibility to participate in our comprehensive benefits package along with all school year holidays.

Information about Country Day is available on our website:www.mpcds.com.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Planning and executing developmentally appropriate activities using resources such as Creative Curriculum.
  • Creating a child-centered learning environment that fosters learning about the world and exploring interests.
  • Attending to the needs of all children and meeting Type III licensing requirements.
  • Communicating clearly and effectively with parents through Brightwheel, emails, and in-person meetings. Working to establish a team approach with families.
  • Effectively collaborating with a co-teacher to distribute classroom responsibilities.
  • Providing individualized student support including assisting children with self help skills, toileting, and diapering as needed.
  • Engaging in developmentally appropriate play with children in order to extend it and facilitate growth.
  • Maintaining positive interactions with children, parents, faculty, and administrators.
  • Using TSGold as an evaluation tool to assess the progress of the students and inform classroom planning.
  • Working intentionally with age-level, divisional, and cross-divisional colleagues to research, collaborate, and plan best practices of teaching and learning.
  • Being an open and active participant in professional learning.
  • Being an active member of the community as we work toward DEIB goals, understanding the need for building inclusive spaces.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Director.
  • Supporting the Mission of the school and its leadership.
Interested candidates may forward a cover letter and resume to Careers@mpcds.com with "CDECC Teacher" as the subject of the email.

Metairie Park Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, disability or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and
eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire.
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300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 837-5204
Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coed private school for New Orleans area students in early childhood through Grade 12. From the elementary grades through upper school, the care and cultivation of each child comes to life in our exciting academic program, creative arts, and competitive athletic offerings.

Country Day accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin.