First Congregational Church Nursery School Hiring for Preschool Teacher Job at Palo Alto, CA Full Time

Job Description for Classroom Teacher

The person selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of our program for 2 year olds (two classes of ten to eleven children), 3 year olds (twenty to twenty-one children), or for 4 year olds (twenty to twenty-one children). The Classroom Teacher is responsible to the Executive Director.

First Congregational Nursery School is a non-religious, play-based, parent participation preschool program for 2-5 year olds. We follow the Palo Alto Unified School District school calendar.

Qualifications

The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education or development, and be able to meet the requirements of the licensing agency. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Planning, supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Gearing the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, handicaps, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Treating children with dignity and respect.
• Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Being responsible for planning and implementing curriculum activities.
• Conducting home visits with half (2’s program) or one third (3’s or 4’s program) of the children in the class.
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
• Attending fall orientation meeting and all staff meetings.
• Planning and implementing curriculum with other staff members.
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
• Implementing methods for effectively utilizing the services of parent participants.

• Planning and implementing methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents of the students.
• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
• Communicating daily observations to parents and other staff members.

As an equal opportunity employer, First Congregational Church Nursery School hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palo Alto, CA 94303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Preschool teacher license, minimum of 12 units (Preferred)

Work Location: One location