Job Description

About The Bloom School:

The Bloom School is a nonprofit early childhood program serving children ages 3–6, including typically developing children and children with disabilities. Our classrooms integrate an engaging indoor/outdoor curriculum with embedded therapeutic supports, creating an inclusive and developmentally rich learning environment.

Position Overview:

The Bloom School is seeking a passionate, dual-certified Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher to lead a mixed-ability classroom of young learners ages 3–6. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong knowledge of child development, inclusive practices, differentiated instruction, and collaborative service delivery models.

Classrooms maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio (maximum 10 students, 5:1 ratio) to ensure individualized instruction and meaningful engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Curriculum:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with early learning standards.
• Deliver differentiated instruction to meet diverse developmental and learning needs.
• Utilize play-based, experiential, and outdoor learning strategies.

Collaboration:

• Partner with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student growth and classroom activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and professional development.

Classroom Environment:

• Create a safe, nurturing, structured learning environment.
• Implement positive behavior supports and social-emotional learning strategies.
• Maintain compliance with state and licensing regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Dual certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.
• Experience teaching children ages 3–6.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in a mixed-ability or inclusive preschool setting.
• Knowledge of play-based and outdoor learning models.
• Experience collaborating in a therapy-integrated environment.

Desired Competencies:

• Strong classroom management and behavior support skills.
• Excellent communication and family engagement skills.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to inclusive, child-centered education.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 401K.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to anne@thebloomschool.org with the subject line: Early Childhood Teacher Application – The Bloom School.

The Bloom School is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our educational community.

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