Are you passionate about guiding children in their journey of lifelong learning while advancing your own personal and professional growth? Do you want to be part of a new, innovative school at the cutting edge of learner-driven education? Acton Academy Silicon Valley is part of the Acton Global Network reimagining education.
We believe that each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world.
Acton Academy Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Credentialed Preschool Teacher.
We are looking for a curious and passionate individual ready to lead learners on their hero’s journey and guide them to explore, be curious and be authors of their education.
*Classroom and professional responsibility*
*· * Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times
· Be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group
· Work with the teaching team to set up and maintain the classroom
· Maintain punctual and consistent attendance
· Communicate frequently with parents professionally and respectfully.
Areas of concern about children should be discussed with a co-teacher, associate teacher, and director but communicated to the parent by a teacher.
*Curriculum Responsibilities*
*· * Plan and implement an enriching curriculum for children as individuals and as a group.
· Learn the Kimochis curriculum and weave its social language into daily communication with children
· Work with a co-teacher/teacher’s aide, if applicable
· Conduct two individual parent/teacher conferences twice per year with each family.
· Attend Back-to-School Night and school events
· Attend all staff meetings, in-service training, classroom set-up/clean-up days, and team curriculum planning meetings
· Contribute to monthly parent newsletters
*Qualifications and Competencies*
*· * Bachelor's Degree in child development
· Child Development Associate Teacher
· Child Development Permits
· Child Development Teacher Permit
· Child Development Master Teacher Permit.
Approved schools, colleges, or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.
S.
*Employment Requirements*
Before employment or initial presence in the childcare center, the Childcare teacher must obtain.
1.
Live scan fingerprints and California clearance
2.
Health screening (signed by a doctor)
3.
Negative TB test within the last year
4.
DTaP and MMR immunization record
*Additional Required Certifications:*
16 hours of health and safety training, authorized by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which includes the following components:
1.
Current pediatric first aid/pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/first aide) card issued either by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association or by a training program that the Emergency Medical Services have approved
2.
Complete Preventative Health and Safety Training
3.
Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
*Job Type: Full-time*
*Schedule:*
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
*Ability to commute/relocate:*
* Redwood City, CA 94062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
*Work Location:* In person
*Salary: *Our Guides receive competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
*Sounds exciting? First step:*
If you’d like to begin the process to apply for this world-changing opportunity, please email your resume to careers@actonsv.
com
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
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