WHO WE ARE
Hilltop Children’s Center is an internationally recognized center of early learning. Hilltop has been providing and promoting child-centered early education for children aged 2 to 12 for over 40 years! Drawing inspiration from the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, Hilltop’s faculty engages daily in rigorous reflective practice – collaboratively designing curriculum and environment around the emerging interests and curiosities of children.

Hilltop is first and foremost, a center of inquiry – for children, families and faculty. Our educators are early learning professionals dedicated to celebrating the wonders of childhood alongside children, while also deepening their practice with children through regular reflection and study

We are closely guided by our vision: Hilltop honors and trusts children, engages families, and inspires educators to create a more just and joyful world; by our mission: Hilltop is transforming early childhood education through play, collaboration, and reflection: in our classrooms with children, partnerships with families, and professional development with educators; and by our values of Learning in Relationship, Emergent Curriculum, Leadership in Community, and Organizational Integrity.

HOW YOU FIT IN We are seeking educators who are passionate, creative, intentional, and reflective in their work with children. We seek teachers who are eager to grow their practice as researchers, learners, facilitators, celebrators and collaborators.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The most competitive candidates will have 3+ years teaching experience and completed formal education in Early Childhood Education. We are looking for educators who have:

a commitment to reflective work with children
an eagerness to collaborate with co-teachers and families
a fervor for on-going professional development and growth
a disposition towards research and inquiry
fluency attending to the micro- and macro- layers of experience in the classroom
engaging communication and interpersonal skills with children, peers and families
strength in creating partnerships with children, families and adults
experience designing curriculum responsive to children’s emerging interests
familiarity with emergent curriculum, Reggio practice, and anti-bias approaches
community enrichment/volunteer experience
a long-term commitment to early learning
HOW TO APPLY Please email a job-specific cover letter and resume outlining your experience and education along with professional references to Nick Schmidt at nick.schmidt@hilltopcc.org.

This position requires successful background check and reference checks. Positions will remain open until filled.

Hilltop is an equal opportunity employer, pursuing diversity and valuing what diversity brings to the workplace. Teachers of color, LGBT, men, and others are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION
Salary starting range is commensurate with experience/education, 100% medical/dental health coverage, generous leave accrual, flexible leave policy, matching retirement plan, extensive paid planning each week, weekly team meeting time and outstanding on-site professional development opportunities.