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Calvary Preschool
Preschool Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Join a preschool where teachers are trusted, supported and inspired. Calvary Preschool is a private, non-profit preschool located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. While we are located on the beautiful campus of the Calvary Church, our preschool is not faith-based. We provide a warm, child-centered, play-based learning environment where teachers have the freedom to be creative and make a lasting impact. What You'll Love About Working Here
- Full /Part-time positions with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
- Competiitve pay
- 12 PTO days per year
- IRA matching program
- Health Insurance Reimbursement
- Paid holidays including Spring/Winter break
- Small class sizes with an approximately 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio
- Freedom to develop and implement your own play-based curriculum
- Supportive leadership that values your creativity and professional expertise
- Warm, family-like staff culture with experienced, long term educators
- Convenient central downtown Santa Cruz location About Our Program At Calvary Preschool, we believe children learn best through play, exploration and meaningful relationships.
- Check us out on Yelp and our website at calvarypreschool.org Qualifications
- Early childhood educations units required
- Passion for play-based education
- Warm, collaborative and dependable
- Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred If you're looking for a preschool where your ideas are valued, your classroom is your own, and you will be part of a caring team dedicated to children's success, we'd love to hear from you!