Plan for 2020-21: Joyful learning 5 days a week in person with a remote option
Our priority for the 2020-21 school year is to deliver outstanding experiences for children to learn and grow, in person 5 days a week, with the option to participate remotely.  In support of this goal, Bixby is utilizing our 2.5-acre campus to deliver instruction outdoors as much as possible, as well as implement a host of measures to mitigate risk of disease spread when using our indoor classrooms. Bixby School’s plan for delivering a mission-aligned program to students and families during the 2020-21 school year is available here.

Background
Founded in 1970, Bixby School is a small independent school serving approximately 100  students from preschool through 5th grade. Some of the defining characteristics of a Bixby education include small classes of students who demonstrate a wide range of individual needs and strengths, and a strong focus on the social-emotional growth independence, and creativity of students.  Our students’ days are richly balanced with academics, play, movement, Spanish, music, art, sports, and a nourishing, chef-prepared lunch. Bixby is a close, supportive community of positive, dedicated staff and families who have returned over generations.   Bixby students are curious, kind and fun!

Responsibilities:

• In light of Bixby’s mission and core beliefs, and the children’s developmental needs works collaboratively with the other preschool teachers to create a welcoming, safe, and positive learning environment
• Initiates and designs classroom activities and study units for students
• Supports students in a developmentally appropriate manner with self-care tasks
• Provide appropriate supervision of students; Keeps track of children via direct supervision and our check-in/out system
• Regularly monitors and records learning, changes, growth, challenges, and celebrations children experience and shares these with parents through weekly posts to the Homeroom app and in our electronic newsletter and as needed via family conferences
• Responds to parents in a courteous, professional manner, and keeps the Early Childhood Director informed of parent communications
• Completes workflow for the day in a timely manner, including planning and materials set up, supervising activities, and cleaning up
• Follows all health, safety, and sanitation expectations
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service days