Job description
Are you passionate about guiding children in their journey of lifelong learning while advancing your own personal and professional growth? Do you want to be part of a new, innovative school at the cutting edge of learner-driven education? Acton Academy Silicon Valley is part of the Acton Global Network reimagining education. We believe that each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world.
Acton Academy Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Credentialed Preschool Teacher. We are looking for a curious and passionate individual ready to lead learners on their hero’s journey and guide them to explore, be curious and be authors of their education.
Classroom and professional responsibility
· Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times
· Be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group
· Work with the teaching team to set up and maintain the classroom
· Maintain punctual and consistent attendance
· Communicate frequently with parents professionally and respectfully. Areas of concern about children should be discussed with a co-teacher, associate teacher, and director but communicated to the parent by a teacher.
Curriculum Responsibilities
· Plan and implement an enriching curriculum for children as individuals and as a group.
· Learn the Kimochis curriculum and weave its social language into daily communication with children
· Work with a co-teacher/teacher’s aide, if applicable
· Conduct two individual parent/teacher conferences twice per year with each family.
· Attend Back-to-School Night and school events
· Attend all staff meetings, in-service training, classroom set-up/clean-up days, and team curriculum planning meetings
· Contribute to monthly parent newsletters
Qualifications and Competencies
· Bachelor's Degree in child development
· Child Development Associate Teacher
· Child Development Permits
· Child Development Teacher Permit
· Child Development Master Teacher Permit.
Approved schools, colleges, or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S.
Employment Requirements
Before employment or initial presence in the childcare center, the Childcare teacher must obtain.
1. Live scan fingerprints and California clearance
2. Health screening (signed by a doctor)
3. Negative TB test within the last year
4. DTaP and MMR immunization record
Additional Required Certifications:
16 hours of health and safety training, authorized by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which includes the following components:
1. Current pediatric first aid/pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/first aide) card issued either by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association or by a training program that the Emergency Medical Services have approved
2. Complete Preventative Health and Safety Training
3. Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Work Location: In person
Salary: $50,000-$75,000
Sounds exciting? First step:
If you’d like to begin the process to apply for this world-changing opportunity, please email your resume to careers@actonsv.com
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