Spanish Speaking Summer Assistant Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and benevolent Assistant Preschool Teachers over the Summer who are passionate about equity, diversity, community building, teacher leadership and child and family support. You will offer extra support needed to both classrooms throughout the day.

Benefits:

• $31.50 hourly salary
• Rest and lunch breaks as mandated by the state of California and up to one hour for lunch.
• Bottomless coffee/tea and lunch provided.
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive team.
• Diverse, inclusive community that supports each teacher in his or her individual needs.
• Beautiful neighborhood where you can find all resources and activities within walking distance.

Responsibilities:

• Availability full month of July
• 30-40 hours per week
• Speaks in Spanish at all times with children.
• Receives and greets classroom visitors.
• Supports breaks for other teachers.
• Offers necessary support in either classroom and with school administration.
• Plans Summer special activities with the classroom lead teacher.
• Supports extended care program.
• Maintains a clean classroom and school in partnership with all staff and cleaning support
• Acts as a substitute in order to assure adequate coverage for school site.
• Administers first aid, provides health office coverage and dispenses approved medication to students in accordance with EMSA First Aid/CPR training.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, two-way radio, computer and assigned software.

Ideal Candidate:

• A minimum of 6 ECE units, and enrolled in 3 additional units at the time.
• Experience in a Montessori classroom, extended care or summer programs is ideal but not required.
• Experience working with toddler and/or preschool aged children
• Bilingual Spanish and English (Native Spanish speakers encouraged to apply)
• Believes in the unique human potential of each child, and recognizes the impact and connection of each child in the world.
• Passionate about the value of Montessori education in the service of equity, diverse communities and social justice.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and open mindedness, along with the willingness to be part of a community that learns and grows together.

Candidate Requirements:

• Physically able to: ○ Stand up 95% of the classroom hours and lift up to 40 pounds ○ Guide classroom and children on outdoor excursions and field trips ○ Bend, stoop and sit for various tasks throughout the day ○ Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children ○ Move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations ○ Perform all activities with children, i.

e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time

• Must be able to sustain a high level of energy
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
• Our school embraces nature, outdoors and adult guided "going out.

" May be required to be outdoors and push children in up to six child buggies for regular, prolonged activities.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$31.50 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 12 ECE units?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood Education:

1 year (Preferred)

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person