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