Growing Place Family Preschool Hiring for Preschool Teacher Job at San Francisco, CA Full Time

Growing Place Family Preschool is a small non-profit preschool in the Sunset serving 2-5 year olds. GPFP provides a nurturing environment for children and families, a space where teachers can thrive in their work and has a program that offers the best quality early childhood experience for young children. We are play-based, follow a Child Centered Emergent Curriculum and have a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and relationships.

We are looking for an experienced teacher to join our team.

Our teachers are facilitators in the learning experience and must be able to support children to:

• Know that they are competent and always loved.

• Develop creative and critical thinking skills.

• Expand their ability to recognize and express feelings appropriately.

• Develop the ability to resolve conflicts.

• Increase their ability for self-regulation.

• Build friendships with other children.

• Expand their imaginations and creativity.

• Explore and discover their world while experimenting with many different materials.

Candidates must have:

• Excellent communication skills

• A solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practices

• Be able to collaborate well with others

• Be flexible, fun, loving and energetic

• Be able to build strong relationships with families and children

• Teach from the heart

Requirements :

• Experience working in Early Childhood settings

• Criminal background clearance required

• Medical clearance required

• Up to date on all vaccinations, including for covid-19

• Must be able to work Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and commit to the full school year with the option to work during our Summer Program.

• Applicants must have at least the 12 core Early Childhood Educational units (see below). Official transcripts required. Applicants with less than 12 units who are currently enrolled in coursework will be considered.

· Early Childhood Curriculum (3 units)

· Early Childhood Growth and Development (3 units)

· Child Family & Community (3 units)

· Orientation to Early Childhood Education (3 units)

Benefits:

• We provide worthy wages for teachers. Salary for this position is based on the candidate’s level of education, experience and performance once hired.

• Health and dental benefits

• Retirement benefits

• 5 weeks paid time off while school is closed for holidays (Most major holidays, 2 week Winter Break, 1 week Spring Break, etc)

• Small, friendly, warm and collaborative teaching environment

• Supportive families and community

• Teachers are eligible for CARES Stipend

• Salary: $24.00 – $27.00 per hour

If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Let us know why you are passionate about early childhood education and what you are looking for in a school.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a virtual first interview and asked for professional references. A second, onsite interview will be scheduled after the initial.

For more information about our school, visit our website at www.growingplacefamilypreschool.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 – $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location