Preschool Teacher (Full-time) - All Five

REPORTS TO: Preschool Coordinator

ABOUT ALL FIVE:

All Five is committed to building an equitable society beginning with the first five years of life. We believe all families, no matter their background, should have access to high-quality early childhood education for their children in a nurturing and respectful learning community. All Five is currently serving up to 90 children with high-quality and socioeconomically diverse early childhood education.

POSITION SUMMARY:

All Five seeks passionate and adaptable Preschool Teachers committed to:

? engaging in best practices for building strong, respectful relationships with children and colleagues

? contributing to a collaborative teaching team

partnering with families

? teaching in a mixed-age classroom setting

All Five Preschool Teachers demonstrate care and respect for each child’s growth and development journey while providing high quality care and education within a full-day program.

All Five operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position requires at least 8 full hours per day of work in the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Practice and model appropriate interaction and respect for each child, including setting limits with the goal of helping children internalize self-regulation and build social skills.

? Practice taking the initiative to understand children’s needs and how the environment can serve their needs and interests.

? Demonstrate a collaborative and reflective stance towards planning and providing an engaging early education program based on an emergent curriculum model.

? Create and manage a healthy, organized, exciting, and safe environment, indoors and out.

? Become part of a team of 3-4 teachers in a mixed age classroom of up to 20 children between 2 years 9 months old and their entry into kindergarten.

? Collaborate with the larger preschool program, including two additional classes of the same makeup as above, especially in the outside environment.

? Engage in weekly team meetings, monthly staff meetings, and generate ideas for professional development days.

? Foster strong relationships with families by maintaining open communication and demonstrating mutual respect.

? Respond to children’s challenging behavior, sometimes repeated, with calm, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

? Maintain composure and positive attitude in high-stress situations.

The critical features of this role are described above but are not all-encompassing. Other duties may be assigned.

SKILLS:

? Sensitive and responsive to children’s and adults’ needs.

? Comfortable with or eager to learn about the Emergent Curriculum approach to curriculum development.

? Familiar or open to learn different developmentally appropriate assessment methods, including Desired Results Developmental Profile, Classroom Assessment Scoring System, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, and NAEYC accreditation process.

MISCELLANEOUS:

? Dependable and prompt – modeling timeliness in all aspects of work.

? Read and incorporate the teaching style and behaviors outlined in the All Five Employee Handbook.

? Able to work occasional evenings and Saturdays as outlined in the school calendar.

? Understand requirements to report child abuse.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

? Some kitchen equipment.

? Variety of indoor and outdoor materials for children.

? Computer or tablet as needed for documentation and communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

? Bend, kneel, and otherwise interact with small children; be able to spend time on bent knees to continue eye contact with them.

? Sit on the floor with children.

? Lift and hold children up to 40 pounds and lift equipment up to 20 pounds.

? Move your body up and down from the floor to standing, from small chairs to standing, quickly and frequently.

? Successfully pass a physical exam, including a negative TB test or questionnaire, and provide proof of immunization for pertussis, measles, covid, and flu.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

? Both indoors and outdoors in children’s play areas, including during cold or rainy weather and hot and sunny weather.

? Regular exposure to children’s illnesses.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

? Evidence of pursuit of Teacher permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

? 12+ ECE semester credits per TItle 22 requirements required.

? Associates or Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or related subject preferred.

? Show pursuit of ongoing professional growth opportunities.

? Certified in CPR and First Aid.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

? Experience managing or co-teaching with other teachers in a classroom.

? Experience working with a diverse population of families and children.

OTHER: Complete/pass fingerprint screening.

COMPENSATION for this role starts at $65,000 per year and will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience and education.education. In addition to the salary, we provide the Kaiser HMO 30/co-pay CA healthcare plan, 12 PTO days, and many other benefits.

Ready to learn more? We invite qualified candidates to inquire about next steps.

All Five is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.