PRESCHOOL TEACHER

• Job Opening Seeking creative educators committed to inquiry and social-emotional learning.

Ventana School is seeking a lead preschool teacher for a short-term position (3-months), 27.5 hours per week. This position has the potential of becoming a full-time, long-term role. If you are interested in an inspired, co-learning, team-teaching experience, please consider applying. School Overview Ventana School is a Reggio-Emilia inspired school where learning becomes a joint venture between children and teachers. At all ages and grade levels, we practice inquiry-based teaching that encourages cross-curricular connections and critical thinking. Social-emotional learning is a vital part of our curriculum and approach. Ventana is a Reggio-inspired, independent preschool

• 5th grade school located in the beautiful Los Altos Hills.

We are seeking a preschool teacher who can passionately and joyfully support children's play, exploration, inquiry, and creative and critical thinking. We promote experiences that build a child's relationship with the natural world and the use of materials as "languages" of expression. We practice inquiry-based teaching and learning at all levels and provide children with many experiences and materials to express and represent their thinking. What makes teaching at Ventana different:

• Inquiry-based teaching with opportunities to create emergent curriculum
• Space and time to build relationships with students and teach social-emotional skills
• The Reggio-Emilia approach to education promotes the use of artistic disciplines to invite and extend learning at all age levels
• Focus on collaboration between teachers and across disciplines
• Administration that is committed to eliciting the perspectives of teachers We are looking for teachers who:
• Demonstrate commitment to inquiry-based learning
• Have a strong understanding of the Reggio-Emilia approach
• Understand the importance of building relationships with children and families
• Are reflective practitioners
• Are flexible and creative Successful candidates will be well-versed in the social-emotional needs of a diverse preschool population and able to collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Essential Job Functions Job duties include, but are not limited to: Supporting learning inquiry and active student participation by developing age-appropriate project work through thoughtful reflection on student interests, passions, and dialogues Maintaining a Reggio-inspired classroom environment that is aesthetically pleasing, invites inquiry, and is child-centered Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with licensing health and safety standards. Supervising children at all times Presenting daily provocations and activities to students to create a rich, joyful learning environment Modeling Ventana's Core Values Providing well-written, consistent, and timely communications, using a variety of channels (i.e., email, in person) Collaborating daily/weekly with co-teachers and the Director of Early Childhood Education Monitoring student progress through consistent observations and documenting their progress as needed Preparing written reports for each student once per year by the specified deadline Consistently working throughout the year to prepare portfolios for each student to present to students at the end of the year. Facilitating a democratic community through classroom meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and a view of the child as 'competent' in both solving problems and contributing to solutions Attending and fully participating in school-wide functions and admissions events Must be able to move children to safety in an emergency situation. Must be able to position oneself to children's eye level during interactions with children.

Compensation:

Pay is $33

• 35 per hour and commensurate with education and experience. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree + in education or related field preferred Applicants must have at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in ECE/CD. Fully qualified under California State Community Care Licensing Regulations. 3+ years of classroom teaching experience Applications accepted now
• Please send the following documents to: shobhas@ventanaschool.org Your application will be considered complete and reviewed by our hiring committee when ALL of the following documents are received.
• Cover letter
• Resume
• A brief statement of your early childhood philosophy of teaching/learning All complete applications will be received and reviewed until the position is filled.

Pay:

$33.00

• $35.

00 per hour Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location:

In person