Reggio Emilia Toddler/Preschool Collaborator (Lead Teacher)

City Sprouts Preschool is a small emergent curriculum, Reggio Emilia inspired preschool in the Outer Sunset with 2 mixed age classrooms

• our preschool class of 18 2.

5-5 year olds, and our toddler class of 8 1.5-3 year olds. We are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. Our school is looking for another highly qualified teacher to work alongside our amazing close knit community of teachers and staff. Full time and part time roles available. City Sprouts Preschool provides children the opportunities to explore and challenge themselves while in a safe and nurturing environment with an emphasis on nature. We support each child as their own unique individual, while providing a loving and collaborative community to create strong bonds and friendships. We believe that play is the most valuable aspect in early childhood. Play facilitates growth in all areas of social, emotional, and physical development, as well as setting a foundation for future academic learning, while encouraging use of a child's imagination and curiosity. We encourage open-ended and self-directed play, giving children the ability to choose what interests them, and it is our job as teachers to observe, guide and scaffold those interests. The ideal candidate :

• Dependable, flexible, fun and energetic.
• Loves working with and teaching young children.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice.
• Have an interest in the play-based and Reggio Emilia approach.
• Have the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Have the skills to build meaningful relationships with teachers, children and families.

Responsibilities :

• Set-up and breakdown the classroom and activities each day.
• Help prepare and clean up after meals.
• Collaborate in the planning and implementing of curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean classroom.
• Document daily activities and observations and help complete DRDP assessments.

Requirements :

• At least 12 early childhood education units, BA/BS preferred but not required.
• At least 3 years working in early childhood setting, and at least 1 year in a lead teaching role.
• Criminal Record and Medical clearance
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid (can be completed prior to start date).

Salary and Benefits Highlights :

• $24•36 an hour based on experience, education level, and performance, and role.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation time.
• Breakfast and Lunch provided daily.
• Health Insurance
• 401K and Retirement options For more information about our school, please check out the website: citysproutspreschool.

com

Pay Frequency:

Bi-weekly This Job Is:

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$24.00

• $36.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood Education:

3 years (Required)

Preschool Teaching:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person