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Lead Educator

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Teaching Position

Position Overview

The Lead Educator plays a central role in bringing Ivy Green Preschool’s instructional vision to life. As a member of the founding faculty, this educator leads a classroom in close collaboration with teaching partners while upholding the school’s academic standards, professional culture, and child-centered philosophy.

This role is ideal for an experienced, reflective educator who values intentional teaching, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape a high-quality preschool program from its founding year forward.

Schedule & Employment Status

  • Full-time, year-round teaching position
  • Core academic day with extended-day collaboration
  • Summer programming included

Compensation & Benefits

 

Lead Teachers are eligible for Ivy Green’s comprehensive wellness package, which includes medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid school breaks, and tuition reimbursement for approved professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Leadership & Instruction

  • Lead a classroom in partnership with fellow educators, providing a warm, structured, and engaging learning environment
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-driven lessons aligned with Ivy Green’s academic framework
  • Integrate early literacy, numeracy, STEM-based exploration, and language exposure into daily instruction
  • Use observation and assessment to support individual growth and guide instructional planning

Collaboration & Professional Practice

  • Work collaboratively with co-teachers, specialists, and leadership to support student learning and classroom culture
  • Participate actively in curriculum planning, reflection, and professional development
  • Maintain organized lesson plans, documentation, and classroom records

Family Partnership

  • Build strong, respectful relationships with families through consistent, professional communication
  • Participate in family conferences, classroom events, and school-wide programming
  • Communicate thoughtfully about children’s development, learning progress, and classroom experiences

School Culture & Community

  • Contribute positively to Ivy Green’s professional, mission-aligned culture
  • Support school routines, transitions, and shared responsibilities
  • Model professionalism, curiosity, and respect in all interactions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field)
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Five or more years of classroom teaching experience, including sustained responsibility for curriculum, classroom culture, and family communication.
  • Strong understanding of early-childhood development and instructional best practices
  • Collaborative mindset, sound judgment, and strong communication skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Compliance & Employment Requirements

  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of a national background check
  • Compliance with all Rhode Island DHS licensing requirements
  • CPR/AED/First Aid and SafeServ Food Safety certification required upon hire (training provided and paid for by Ivy Green)

Why Join Ivy Green Preschool

  • Opportunity to serve as a founding educator at a premier early-childhood program
  • Thoughtfully designed classrooms and high-quality instructional materials
  • Supportive leadership structure with clear expectations and professional respect
  • Mission-driven environment rooted in intentional teaching, warmth, and excellence

How to Apply

Please submit a resume/CV and brief cover letter to:
careers@ivygreenpreschool.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ivy Green Preschool is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

French Language Educator

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Teaching Position

Position Overview

The French Language Educator is a full-time, salaried member of Ivy Green Preschool’s faculty. This educator is responsible for delivering intentional, developmentally appropriate French instruction five days per week as part of the core instructional program.

The French Language Educator works collaboratively with the Director of Education and classroom teaching teams to support language integration across classrooms while remaining a consistent, trusted presence in the daily life of the school.

This role is ideal for a fluent French educator who values early-childhood pedagogy, collaboration, and being an integrated member of a professional school community.

Schedule & Employment Status

  • Full-time, year-round salaried position
  • Daily French instruction delivered during the core instructional day (9:00 AM–3:00 PM)
  • Instruction provided across multiple classrooms in structured, developmentally appropriate language blocks
  • When not delivering French instruction, the French Language Educator supports classroom learning, routines, and language integration in collaboration with classroom educators
  • Typical schedule is approximately 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Compensation & Benefits

The French Language Educator is eligible for Ivy Green’s comprehensive wellness package, which includes medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid school breaks, and tuition reimbursement for approved professional development.

Key Responsibilities

French Language Instruction

  • Deliver daily, developmentally appropriate French instruction for children ages 20 months through 6 years
  • Design engaging lessons using songs, movement, stories, visuals, and interactive play
  • Support early listening, speaking, and vocabulary development in French
  • Maintain consistency and instructional quality across classrooms

Classroom Collaboration & Integration

  • Partner with classroom educators to reinforce language learning throughout the school day
  • Support classroom routines and transitions as part of the instructional team
  • Contribute to a positive, language-rich classroom environment

Collaboration & Professional Practice

  • Work closely with the Director of Education to align language goals and instructional practices
  • Participate in planning, reflection, and professional development
  • Maintain organized lesson plans and instructional materials

School Culture & Shared Responsibilities

  • Contribute positively to Ivy Green’s professional, mission-aligned culture
  • Support school routines, supervision, and shared responsibilities
  • Model professionalism, curiosity, and cultural respect in all interactions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Education, Language Education, Linguistics, or related field)
  • Native or near-native proficiency in French required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience teaching French and/or working in an early-childhood educational setting
  • Strong understanding of early-childhood development and instructional best practices

Compliance & Employment Requirements

  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of a national background check
  • Compliance with all Rhode Island DHS licensing requirements
  • CPR/AED/First Aid and SafeServ Food Safety certification required upon hire
    (Training provided and paid for by Ivy Green)

How to Apply

Please submit a resume/CV and brief cover letter to:
careers@ivygreenpreschool.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ivy Green Preschool is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Spanish Language Educator

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Teaching Position

Position Overview

The Spanish Language Educator is a full-time, salaried member of Ivy Green Preschool’s faculty. This educator is responsible for delivering intentional, developmentally appropriate Spanish instruction five days per week as part of the core instructional program.

The Spanish Language Educator works collaboratively with the Director of Education and classroom teaching teams to support language integration across classrooms while remaining a consistent, trusted presence in the daily life of the school.

This role is ideal for a fluent Spanish educator who values early-childhood pedagogy, collaboration, and being an integrated member of a professional school community.

Schedule & Employment Status

  • Full-time, year-round salaried position
  • Daily Spanish instruction delivered during the core instructional day (9:00 AM–3:00 PM)
  • Instruction provided across multiple classrooms in structured, developmentally appropriate language blocks
  • When not delivering Spanish instruction, the Spanish Language Educator supports classroom learning, routines, and language integration in collaboration with classroom educators
  • Typical schedule is approximately 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, inclusive of a scheduled meal break

Compensation & Benefits

The Spanish Language Educator is eligible for Ivy Green’s comprehensive wellness package, which includes medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid school breaks, and tuition reimbursement for approved professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Spanish Language Instruction

  • Deliver daily, developmentally appropriate Spanish instruction for children ages 20 months through 6 years
  • Design engaging lessons using songs, movement, stories, visuals, and interactive play
  • Support early listening, speaking, and vocabulary development in Spanish
  • Maintain consistency and instructional quality across classrooms

Classroom Collaboration & Integration

  • Partner with classroom educators to reinforce language learning throughout the school day
  • Support classroom routines and transitions as part of the instructional team
  • Contribute to a positive, language-rich classroom environment

Collaboration & Professional Practice

  • Work closely with the Director of Education to align language goals and instructional practices
  • Participate in planning, reflection, and professional development
  • Maintain organized lesson plans and instructional materials

School Culture & Shared Responsibilities

  • Contribute positively to Ivy Green’s professional, mission-aligned culture
  • Support school routines, supervision, and shared responsibilities
  • Model professionalism, curiosity, and cultural respect in all interactions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Education, Language Education, Linguistics, or related field)
  • Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience teaching Spanish and/or working in an early-childhood educational setting
  • Strong understanding of early-childhood development and instructional best practices

Compliance & Employment Requirements

  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of a national background check
  • Compliance with all Rhode Island DHS licensing requirements
  • CPR/AED/First Aid and SafeServ Food Safety certification required upon hire
    (Training provided and paid for by Ivy Green)

How to Apply

Please submit a resume/CV and brief cover letter to:
careers@ivygreenpreschool.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ivy Green Preschool is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Associate Educator

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Teaching Position

Position Overview

The Associate Educator supports classroom instruction and daily operations in close partnership with the Lead Educator and fellow educators. This role plays a vital part in creating a nurturing, organized, and engaging learning environment while supporting children’s development, classroom routines, and instructional activities.

This position is ideal for an educator who values collaboration, professionalism, and growth within a high-quality preschool setting.

Schedule & Employment Status

  • Full-time, year-round teaching position
  • Core academic day with opportunities to support extended-day programming, including summer programming

Compensation & Benefits

 

Associate Educators are eligible for Ivy Green’s comprehensive wellness package, which includes medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid school breaks, and tuition reimbursement for approved professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support & Instruction

  • Support daily classroom instruction under the guidance of the Lead Educator
  • Assist with lesson implementation, learning centers, small-group activities, and classroom transitions
  • Help maintain a warm, safe, and organized learning environment
  • Support children’s social-emotional development and independence

Collaboration & Professional Practice

  • Work collaboratively with classroom partners and school leadership
  • Participate in planning, reflection, and professional development
  • Maintain appropriate classroom documentation and materials

Family & Community Support

  • Interact professionally and warmly with families during arrival, dismissal, and school events
  • Support classroom communication and family engagement efforts

School Culture & Shared Responsibilities

  • Contribute positively to Ivy Green’s professional, mission-aligned culture
  • Support school routines, supervision, and shared responsibilities
  • Model professionalism, care, and respect in all interactions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field)
  • Master’s degree a plus
  • Minimum of two years of experience working with young children in an early-childhood or school setting
  • Strong understanding of child development and classroom best practices
  • Collaborative mindset, reliability, and strong communication skills
  • Commitment to learning, growth, and professional standards

Compliance & Employment Requirements

  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of a national background check
  • Compliance with all Rhode Island DHS licensing requirements
  • CPR/AED/First Aid and SafeServ Food Safety certification required upon hire (training provided and paid for by Ivy Green)

Why Join Ivy Green Preschool

  • Opportunity to join a premier early-childhood program during its founding year
  • Supportive classroom teams with clear leadership and expectations
  • Thoughtfully designed learning environments and high-quality materials
  • Professional culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and excellence

How to Apply

Please submit a resume/CV and brief cover letter to:
careers@ivygreenpreschool.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ivy Green Preschool is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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