Lead Preschool Teacher - PeopleScout
San Leandro, CA 94577
About the Job
Temple Beth Sholom preschool in San Leandro is a well-renowned, and beloved Jewish preschool program, with a rare opening for a teaching position. We are seeking a special, dynamic, engaging, loving, solution-oriented, team player of a preschool teacher to join our team. Our school is a true community and we encourage ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate will have experience in play-based, and inquiry-based pedagogy and will be ready to model best practices as a classroom instructor. An understanding of responsive caregiving and modeling social-emotional skills is a must. Passion for nature and climate action a plus. Musical skills are a plus!
At least 24 ECE units are required for this position.
The successful candidate demonstrates:
- A clear knowledge of child growth and development and various learning modalities.
- Ability to work positively and respectfully with young children, and manage a classroom of 12-20 students.
- Lesson planning for your classroom- both indoors and outside, with a balance between child-initiated and teacher-directed activities. Incorporate small group and individual activities with whole group instruction.
- Support all aspects of the whole child by focusing on language, cognitive skills, physical skills, and social-emotional development in an inquiry-based educational model.
- Cooperatively maintain an orderly and attractive environment conducive to the healthy growth, and development of the child.
- Relate sensitively to children from diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Work supportively and communicate effectively and respectfully with a team of teachers.
- Ensure positive communication with parents on a daily basis. Hold parent conferences concerning the growth and development of the child.
- Participate, as requested, in staff and parent meetings, in-service education, and conferences.
- Maintain required reports and records.
- Understanding of Community Care Licensing Regulations.
- Commitment to compliance with any required health and safety measures required by legal and health authorities.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Preschool Director, or the Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Holds a BA degree in ECE or relevant field.
- 2 years of teaching experience.
- 12 ECE units or Child Development Associate Permit - Site Permit preferred.
- Familiarity with Jewish practices and customs a plus.
- CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Negative TB test.
- Criminal background clearance.
- Physical requirements.
- Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. computer keyboards, filing, etc.)
- Standing, sitting, or walking for significant periods of time.
- Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate.
- Stooping or kneeling (e.g. to access lower shelves, attend to children, pick items up off the floor, etc.)
- Lifting and carrying light loads up to 40 lbs.
- Reaching (e.g. reaching to upper shelves, etc.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 5 years (Preferred)
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Source : PeopleScout