Preschool Teacher

Growing Place Family Preschool is a small non-profit preschool in the Sunset serving 2-5 year olds. GPFP provides a nurturing environment for children and families, a space where teachers can thrive in their work and has a program that offers the best quality early childhood experience for young children. We are play-based, follow a Child Centered Emergent Curriculum and have a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and relationships.

We are looking for experienced teachers to join our team.

Full and Part-Time positions available (School hours are between 8am and 4pm).

Our teachers are facilitators in the learning experience and must be able to support children to:

• Know that they are competent and always loved.
• Develop creative and critical thinking skills.
• Expand their ability to recognize and express feelings appropriately.
• Develop the ability to resolve conflicts.
• Increase their ability for self-regulation.
• Build friendships with other children.
• Expand their imaginations and creativity.
• Explore and discover their world while experimenting with many different materials.

Candidates must have:

• Excellent communication skills
• A solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Be able to collaborate well with others
• Be flexible, fun, loving and energetic
• Be able to build strong relationships with families and children
• Teach from the heart

Requirements :

• Experience working in Early Childhood settings
• Criminal background clearance required
• Medical clearance required
• Applicants must have at least the 12 core Early Childhood Educational units (see below). Official transcripts required. Applicants with less than 12 units who are currently enrolled in coursework will be considered.

Early Childhood Curriculum (3 units)

• Early Childhood Growth and Development (3 units)
• Child Family & Community (3 units)
• Orientation to Early Childhood Education (3 units)

Benefits:

• We provide worthy wages for teachers. Salary for this position is based on the candidate's level of education, experience and performance once hired.
• Health and dental benefits
• Retirement benefits
• 5 weeks paid time off while school is closed for holidays (Most major holidays, 2 week Winter Break, 1 week Spring Break, etc)
• Small, friendly, warm and collaborative teaching environment
• Supportive families and community
• Teachers are eligible for and receive CARES Stipend ($8000 - $10,000 annually based on education level)

If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Let us know why you are passionate about early childhood education and what you are looking for in a school.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a virtual first interview. After the initial interview, a second onsite interview will be scheduled.

For more information about our school, visit our website at www.growingplacefamilypreschool.org

Send resume and cover letter to robb@growingplacefamilypreschool.org

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 38 per week