Part-time Teacher of The Children's School

Villanova University

Part-time Teacher of The Children's School

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20260453SPosition Title:Part-time Teacher of The Children's SchoolPosition Type:StaffLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:part-time/10-monthsAvg Hours WeekDepartment:404-The Children's SchoolPosition Summary:Creates a learning environment where young children can learn and construct knowledge as a result of meaningful experience (instruction) that support the social/emotional, academic, and physical development of the learner. Strives to incorporate developmentally appropriate activities that are both age-appropriate and individually appropriate for each child.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.


Duties and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promotes, plans for, and encourages children’s play.
• Provides balanced instruction that addresses the development of the intellectual, social/emotional, and physical abilities of the student in an environment that is structured, but not rigid.
• Plans for and implements developmentally appropriate learning activities that support the current thematic unit.
• Prepares materials for activities and connects children to resources that support their learning.
• Helps children develop by modeling, assisting, and encouraging participation in a variety of activities and appropriate behaviors.
• Reviews BEE rules and participates in school wide behavior plan.
• Writes weekly lesson plans that support the thematic units.
• Makes observation/informal assessment of children’s learning, play, and
• social interactions.
• Is knowledgeable about and delights in children’s development.
• Values children’s play.
• Reliable, hard working and dedicated to helping young children develop
• academically, socially/emotionally, and physically.
• Is knowledgeable about young children’s thinking and behavior and of
• developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to engage constructively and sensitively with young children.
• Ability to observe and take advantage of young children’s thinking in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work constructively with staff in a team situation.
• Willingness to be creative, playful, resourceful and flexible.
• Expects continuous change and challenge.
• Is willing to take risks and make mistakes.
• Is a passionate advocate for young children and NAEYC guidelines.
• Ability to articulate TCS philosophical and theoretical framework in the context of children’s learning.
• Sense of humor.
• Good communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in education preferred
• Certification in Early Childhood Education (related certification may be considered)
• At least two years of experience working with young children in an early childhood setting

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in education preferredPhysical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.)Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:10/08/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: This position falls within hourly grade 12 and the range is $22.36-27.90/hr. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.Salary Grade:12Job Classification:exempt

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