Preschool Teacher
Job description
Step One School is a play based preschool program with a faculty of 20 teachers. The preschool teacher position at Step One School offers a unique chance to be part of a well-developed and highly regarded program and to work in a stimulating team environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals. We are a non-profit organization with a year-round school schedule, August through August. This position serves children ages 3-5 years old years in a well-equipped, bright classroom, and an outside environment which includes a large playground and natural play areas on our hillside. We work with a developmental philosophy using an emergent curriculum model and a strong anti-bias lens.
Basic Qualifications:
12 ECE units (24 units or BA in Child Development or ECE preferred) and 2 years of experience working with children 3-5 years old preferred.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT THESE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Duties include (but are not limited to):
· Working closely with other classroom teachers to plan and implement curriculum.
· classroom maintenance
· some heavy lifting of 20 lbs.+
· Diaper changing and toilet training.
· Planning art activities and developing curriculum, leading large group activities including circle time, conducting parent conferences, communicating skillfully with parents regarding their children's development and school experience.
Qualities Valued for this position: A team player with excellent communication skills who is committed to professional development and has a genuine love of teaching young children and has an understanding/interest in anti-bias education.
Salary: The salary range is $25-32 an hour, depending on education, experience, and position, according to the salary schedules of the school.
Benefits: Generous benefits available.
To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter, with your interest and qualifications.
Non-discrimination statement: Step One School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, age or gender identity, and values diversity in its faculty and staff.
Please visit our website at www.steponeschool.org_ to read about our Mission, Vision, Core Values and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday