Toddler and Primary Teachers & Teacher Assistants

Toddler and Primary Teachers & Teacher Assistants Portola Valley, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $35 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Childcare Paid sick time Qualifications Observation-based student assessment Early childhood education center experience Hygiene practices (early childhood general education) CPR Certification Maintaining an organized workspace Outdoor work Classroom management Student record keeping Greeting customers First aid Bachelor's degree in child development First Aid Certification Curriculum implementation Child Development Cleaning Classroom experience Lesson planning Montessori Stocking Instructional materials development Classroom Teaching Bachelor of Arts Communication skills Entry level Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Sharmila Montessori Preschool is located in a lovely rural setting in Portola Valley ( Menlo Park), just west of 280 at Alpine Road, in the heart of Silicon Valley, on the campus of Ladera Community Church. We are seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students' collective and individual needs. You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

Create and updates individual lesson plans for each child Individual and small group lessons for children Support children with materials throughout the day Record observations of children's activities throughout the day Build relationship with families by greeting them warmly at drop-off and pick-up Lead parent-teacher conferences twice a year with the head of the school Prepare the environment, including cleaning, making, refreshing, arranging, and stocking classroom materials Classroom management and supervision Assist children with developing social and emotional skills Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

Qualifications :

Completed 12 ECE units in Infants- Toddler or BA Degree in child development Montessori training not required but preferred Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines Criminal and background clearance CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain Lift a minimum of 50 Lbs. Work indoors and outdoors Ability to assume posture at low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children Must be willing to change diapers and help potty train based on child's readiness Problem-solving and mediation skills Benefits/Perks $25 - $35 depending on qualifications and experience 401(K) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Paid weeks off in Winter and Spring. Childcare Discount for full-time employees Great Work Environment