<p>For five decades, the Susan Gray School has served young children with developmental disabilities and</p> <p>young children who are at risk for developmental delay. The school has the distinction of being the first</p> <p>nationally recognized inclusive preschool where typically developing children learn alongside children</p> <p>with disabilities in an educational setting. More information about Susan Gray School can be found here:</p> <p>http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/admin-offices/sgs/index.php.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Flexibly participates in school-wide coverage plan to ensure smooth operation of the entire SGS </li></ol> <p>program including early care, extended care program, and special school events.</p> <ol start="2"> <li>Maintains a clean, safe, orderly learning environment which contributes to children's physical, </li></ol> <p>emotional, social, and cognitive development.</p> <ol start="3"> <li>Assists the lead teacher with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum </li></ol> <p>following NAEYC criteria, DEC recommended practices, and SGS policies.</p> <ol start="4"> <li> <p>Contributes to educational assessments using measures appropriate for the child.</p> </li><li> <p>Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents.</p> </li><li> <p>Displays professionalism and a commitment to the four-fold mission of the Susan Gray School:</p> </li></ol> <p>service, training, research, and demonstration.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A High School Diploma or GED is necessary </li><li>Previous early childhood education experience is preferred </li></ul> <p>Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion</p> <p>At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement</p> <p>and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to</p> <p>diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets</p> <p>individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and</p> <p>learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone.</p> <p>The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill</p> <p>its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.</p> <p>Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people</p> <p>with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment</p> <p>background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have</p> <p>been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit</p> <p>history, and professional license verification.</p>