Preschool FloaterTeacher

*About us* At Trinity, education goes beyond top notch academics.
We learn through community, discovery, spirituality and play.
We look at the world from a different perspective to prepare students for success here—and beyond.
Trinity School is where academic success, openness, individual learning, and real-world problem solving are taught.
Title: Early Childhood FloaterTeacher Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Head of School and Head of Early Childhood Campus Start Date: Immediate Overview: Trinity School is a premier elementary day school serving Preschool to Grade 5 in Menlo Park, CA.
Job Summary: The ECP Floater Teacher teaches and guides Trinity students, ages 2-5, through implementation of the School’s mission, institutional priorities, academic program philosophy, and curricula content and methods as established by the Board of Trustees and the Head of School.
The ECP Teacher as a Person \*Caring Exhibits active listening Shows concern for students’ emotional and physical wellbeing Displays interest in and concern about the students’ lives outside school Creates a supportive and warm classroom climate\* \*Fairness and Respect Responds to misbehavior on an individual level Prevents situations in which a student loses peer respect Treats students equally Creates situations for all students to succeed Shows respect to all students \*Interactions with Students Maintains professional role while being friendly Gives students responsibility Knows students’ interests both in and out of school Values what students say Interacts in fun, playful manner Shows joy for content material Takes pleasure in teaching Demonstrates involvement in learning activities outside school Motivated Maintains high quality work Provides students with meaningful feedback\* \*Dedication to Teaching; Reflective Practice Possesses a positive attitude about life and teaching Participates in collegial activities Accepts responsibility for student outcomes Seeks professional development Finds, implements, and shares new instructional strategies Knows areas of personal strengths and weaknesses Uses reflection to improve teaching Sets high expectations for personal classroom performance Demonstrates high efficacy \*The ECP Teacher as Classroom Manager: Classroom Management Uses consistent and proactive guidance Supports established routines for all daily tasks and needs Orchestrates smooth transitions and continuity of classroom momentum Balances variety and challenge in student activities Is aware of all activities in the classroom or instructional area Anticipates potential problems Uses space, proximity, or movement around the classroom for nearness to trouble spots and to encourage attention Handles routine tasks promptly, efficiently, and consistently Prepares materials in advance; ready to use Organizes classroom space with an emphasis on aesthetics and intentionality \*Guidance for Students Interprets and responds to inappropriate behavior promptly Implements behavioral expectations fairly and consistently Reinforces and reiterates expectations for positive behavior \*Time Allocation Follows a consistent schedule and maintains procedures and routines Handles administrative tasks quickly and efficiently Prepares materials in advance Maintains momentum within and across lessons/sessions Limits disruption and interruptions \*Teachers Expectations Sets clearly articulated high expectations for self and students Orients the classroom experience toward improvement and growth Emphasizes student responsibility and accountability as appropriate for age group Partners with families in establishing shared goals for child’s growth and development \*Instructional Plans & Strategies (As required by Head of Early Childhood Campus) Carefully links learning objectives and activities Organizes content for effective presentation Explores student understanding by asking open ended questions Considers student attention span and learning styles when designing lessons/activities Develops objectives, question, and activities that reflect higher and lower level cognitive skills as appropriate for the content and the students Employs different techniques, instructional strategies and differentiates, as required Stresses meaningful conceptualizations, emphasizing the student’s knowledge of the World Supports the focus of classroom time on teaching and learning Links instruction to student interest Uses documentation to support instruction \*Student Engagement Attentive to lesson momentum, appropriate questioning, clarity of explanation Varies instructional strategies, types of assignments, and activities Leads, directs, and paces student activities to optimize student engagement \*Student Supervision Supervises children as requested Keeps all students under supervision within sight and audible distance Conducts students on campus from building to building; remains with and supervises students at all times on field trips; and supervises students in safety and emergency drills Ensures that children engage in safe play Facilitates interpersonal problem solving with students as issues arise Employs consistent, fair and appropriate consequences for students.
Informs Head of Early Childhood Campus, as needed, of playground incidences This job description describes a general category of jobs.
The employee may be assigned other duties, in addition to or instead of those described here, and any duties are subject to change at any time according to the needs of the School.
\*Knowledge,¨ Skills ¨and Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills: accurate and attentive to detail Effective time/project manager Able to manage several projects simultaneously Knowledge of computer applications related to job functions Mature, energetic, intelligent with professional demeanor Good judgment and creative problem solving Commitment to development of relevant professional knowledge, skills, and abilities Cheerful, flexible self starter Outgoing, and optimistic with well developed interpersonal skills Thrives in fast paced environment Team player who can determine when to lead and when to follow Ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining the rights and human dignity of all parties Ability to work with all preschool age groups in program (Ages 2-5) \*Credentials and Expertise∫ BA/ BS degree Early Childhood Education Preferred Minimum AS Degree with Licensing mandated 12 ECE units 3 years teaching experience First Aid and CPR certification A copy of the academic diploma of highest achievement as well as copies of current credentials/units are required Work Remotely * No Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $30.
00 - $32.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement Schedule: * 8 hour shift Education: * Associate (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person