Floating Preschool Teacher

Summary of Job Description

The ECC (Preschool) Teacher supports the Head and Lead Teachers in the implementation of class activities and projects. Teachers engage students in inquiry and exploration, and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for students under the guidance of the Head and Lead Teachers. 

This "Floating" position may go between classrooms and age groups throughout the day or day-to-day.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Lead or support circle time, activities, and projects according to class structure, with guidance from Head and/or Lead Teachers
• Engage students in a nurturing manner that uses open-ended questions and positive guidance techniques; facilitate games and activities with students
• Create a physically safe and attractive classroom environment
• Help serve and clean up meals
• Help maintain classroom and garden through cleaning, organization, and yard work
• Consult with Head Teacher or other appropriate teacher(s) when uncertain about how to handle a situation
• Be knowledgeable of and follow school policies, protocol, and expectations
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Participate in school events and other extensions of classroom work and school program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid School Holidays i.e., 2 weeks for winter break and 1 week for spring break
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Staff Lunch Provided Daily
• Paid Staff Development Days
• Tuition remission
• Group Rate Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Wonderful Co-Workers

Qualifications

• At least 12 Early Childhood Education units or equivalent; 6 units may be acceptable if actively taking more classes to complete the 12 units
• Experience working with preschool children in a professional setting is preferred, but not required
• Willingness and ability to engage in Reggio-Emilia and other child-centered, play-based approaches to teaching
• Understanding of and commitment to Peregrine Schools mission and philosophy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels