Afternoon Preschool Support Teacher

ElevatEd•Oakland, CA

25d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Afternoon Preschool Support Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide consistent, responsive support across classrooms. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the implementation of curriculum. The Afternoon Preschool Support Teacher collaborates with colleagues to uphold the school’s values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.

Requirements

1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting
Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning
Minimum of 12 ECE Units required
Up to Date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Health screening and TB test
Immunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza)
Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Completion of all required Community Care Licensing (CCLD) paperwork

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of curriculum and daily routines that reflect Jewish holidays, traditions, and values
Foster an environment that reflects our core Jewish values of B’tzelem Elohim (Created in the Image of the Divine), Kavod (Respect), and Kavanah (Intention)
Help create meaningful, inclusive experiences that support children’s emerging identities and sense of belonging
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues
Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness
Use time efficiently and responsibly
Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture
Attend required staff meetings and school events as outlined in the employment contract, including occasional evening or weekend commitments
Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community
Adapt to changing needs based on program enrollment and scheduling
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-teachers, assistant teachers, and administrators
Offer and receive respectful, timely feedback as part of a learning-centered team
Participate actively in staff meetings and professional development
Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership
Stay current with communication, including emails, Brightwheel, calendars, and school updates
Greet families warmly and respectfully
Maintain confidentiality in all family interactions
Support positive and trusting relationships between families and the classroom teams
Demonstrate knowledge of each child and a commitment to supporting their individual development
Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach
Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence
Participate in children’s play as a coach, role model, and active observer
Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect
Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms
Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child’s sense of belonging
Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
Support the presentation of materials and classroom aesthetics in alignment with children’s interests and developmental needs
Contribute to creating environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children
Maintain active supervision of children at all times
Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness Handbook
Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spaces