Benefits:
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
Competitive Compensations
Career Advancement Opportunities
Great Work Environment
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and energetic Daycare/Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will be responsible for encouraging children’s intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, and creative. If you have a passion for helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you! Preschool Teacher must be over 18 years of age. Hours are, 12:30pm-5:30pm (5 hours per day, M-F, part time). 30% of your time will be using our outdoor areas and playground with a small class, great child/teacher ratio, and always having a co teacher. Provide activities and lesson plans for children ages 3/4 on pre set schedule. Activities must include, music/movement, outdoor games, storytime and art/crafts daily. We are a private school with gentle children, and well educated and well spoken, career minded teachers. All staff are career teachers who enjoy their work. If you are looking for a great school , come prepared and bring your A game when interviewing.
Responsibilities
Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
Design a daily and weekly schedule
Provide basic care and potty training for those in need
Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities
prepare monthly activity newsletters with co teacher
create and implement lesson plans with co teacher
Montessori principles- We will train you
Outgoing personality, communication skills
Knowledge of preparing outdoor play materials
Enjoy arts and crafts, and be able to sing children's songs, enjoy children's music
Classroom managements skills are a must!
Qualifications
Previous experience as a preschool teacher or childcare provider
Must be reliable, on time, have transportation
Strong understanding of child development
Patient, kind, and nurturing
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
First aid/CPR certified
CDA Teacher Permit or similar preferred
Optional, (Salary $18-22 DOE)
Childcare management/experience (minimum of 2 years)
Professional Teacher Portfolio
additional ECE/CD classes in one or more of the following; Music, Art,
Applicants Must have (the following requirements are required by the State of CA to work at this preschool center)
12 ECE Units completed (minimum) or currently in progress at accredited college in the following classes; Child, Family & Community, Child-Human Growth & Development, Nutrition/Health/Safety, and Principles/Practices in ECE, or other approved coursework equaling Core required classes.
CPR/First Aid currently card certified
Mandated Reporter Certificate (must be current)
Immunization Requirements; Current MMR & Pertussis, and flu immunizations
In order to be in the classrooms, Teachers must bring proof of the following: Measles Immunity* (2 MMR vaccinations, or a positive titer for Measles)
Tdap for Pertussis Immunity* (immunization must be after the age of 11)
Flu Immunity (you may choose to fill out a declination - available from the front desk)
TB Clearance (within 1 year - if you have ever received a positive result, you must submit a clear chest x-ray within 5 years with a yearly reevaluation.)
*Only a physician can decline for Measles and Tdap due to “physical condition or medical circumstances.” Personal exemptions are no longer accepted even if signed by a doctor.