Elementary Extended Care Teacher - Part Time - La Scuola International School

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year. 

Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world. To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org. 

Founded: 2002

Number of students: 435

Locations: San Francisco and Silicon Valley

La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

La Scuola International seeks Elementary Extended Care teachers to assist with the development and implementation of Extended Care and Enrichment programs that nurture the students intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Applicants must be collaborative, proactive and flexible. Solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic environment. 

The Elementary Extended Care Teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Director of Auxiliary Programs and the Head of School. 

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Works with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to implement an  engaging, developmentally appropriate educational, enriching K-8 Extended Care curriculum which expands and supports student learning experiences beyond the classroom;
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships through effective and timely communication with the Director of Auxiliary Programs, Division Directors other staff members; 
• Works cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis; 
• Efficiently and consistently redirects inappropriate student behaviors and implements the school’s disciplinary approach to effectively monitor and guide appropriate student behavior;
• Supports Auxiliary Programs by addressing the ongoing needs of the students and parents and ensuring Extended Care is an extension of school day programming and discipline / classroom management practices; supports the emotional and social development of children;
• Observes, monitors, and participates in children’s play activities;
• Promotes a safe and healthy environment based on safety standards set within the program;
• Reports any concerns and questions regarding the program (students, parents, equipment needs, supplies, other staff, volunteers, etc.) to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and the Campus Manager;
• Maintains accurate and organized records such as attendance records, timesheets, incident reports, and all other paperwork as instructed by the Director of Auxiliary Programs to ensure program compliance and quality operations;
• Helps prepare snacks for the children when needed and clean-up the snack area;
• Assists in the cleaning and straightening of the room and equipment before, during, and after the program when needed. This may include sweeping, washing tables, chairs, and locking the building at the end of the day;
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in education or equivalent area of study;
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a school setting;
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Enthusiastic, child-oriented, and creative individuals with a desire to work in a bilingual environment;
• Strong time management skills including consistent attendance, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines and participation in school life; 
• Ability to be open-minded, creative and curious, learning in relationship with colleagues and students alike; outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to foster strong relationships with all community members including parents, educators, students and beyond; 
• Ability to work well in a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment;
• Ability to find joy in working with all children and finds ways to differentiate learning and connect across learner profiles; 
• Dedication to being an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community, contributing collaboratively within an internationally diverse team and learning environment; 
• Passion for the school’s mission and values in addition to the curricular focus;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community.

Start date:  August 1, 205

Salary Range:  $22 - $30 per hour, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Benefits & Compensation

Full time positions receive generous compensation and benefits package, including medical, vision and dental coverage. The school also offers an Employer-Matched Retirement Account (up to 5%), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Commuter Benefits, Group Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, World Travel Assistance. Benefits may be available for employees who work between 20-29 hours per week with employees being responsible for 50% of the monthly premiums.

Other benefits include Personal Time Off, Paid Federal Holidays and School Closures, daily warm lunch while on site, Employee Referral Bonuses, Outstanding Professional Development and Mentorship throughout the year, Free Employee Childcare for students enrolled at La Scuola during Professional Development Days.

Additional Information

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Final candidates will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records.

How to Apply

Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration. 

As part of the interview process, you can expect to meet with our Human Resources team and Assistant Head of School as well as the Hiring Manager, in most cases the Division Director.