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
Sharmila Montessori Preschool is located in a lovely rural setting in Portola Valley, 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
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
Compensation: $25.
00 - $35.
00 per hour