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Preschool Teacher (Oakland, CA)
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Toddler/Twos teacher to join our team! We are a Reggio inspired preschool and have great outdoor space for encouraging lots of experiences for nature inspired teaching. 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 engaging and open-ended experiences. Qualifications needed to teach effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage children and earn their trust and attention. Creativity, documentation experience, and knowledge of Reggio-inspired practices are a plus. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child through exploring their interests.
We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, employee discounts on childcare, a medical stipend, and 401(k) with a generous match after 1 year of employment
Please send your resume to careers@oaklandgardenschool.com
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