Careers

We are looking for experienced Early Childhood teachers to join our team! The ideal candidate has a great love and patience for children at all developmental stages and is inspired by empowering children and co-teachers through excellent experiences. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage children and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child through exploring their interests.

Responsibilities

• Participation in development of creative curricular program for children ages infants-5, designed to develop children's artistic and practical capabilities

• Use observational skills to build daily/weekly and monthly curriculum that deepens children's natural curiosity and interests.

• Track children’s progress and report to parents including regular documentation of class activities and projects.

• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as an Infant/Toddler or Preschool Teacher. Reggio experience and flexibility in teaching style is a plus.

• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children

• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods

• Familiarity with current Covid-19 safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms

• Have effective communication skills, excellent writing skills and good visualization skills.

• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable

• Certification in child CPR a plus

• BS/BA in education or relevant field is a plus (MUST have at least 12 ECE units)

 We offer competitive pay, an employee discount, a medical stipend, over 5 weeks of paid time off each year, and a 401k with a generous match.

Interested in joining our team of great teachers and learners? Send your resume to careers@oaklandgardenschool.com