Early Childhood After-School Teacher

Yew Chung International School•Mountain View, CA

5d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The ECE After-School Teacher works in a team relationship to provide an education for the whole child based on the Yew Chung Education Philosophy and Objectives. Through a developmentally appropriate practice and an inquiry-based approach, and in a bilingual and multicultural learning environment, the After-School Teacher will work with the Assistant Teacher to co-lead the afternoon to develop the curriculum that supports lifelong learning dispositions through play and in-depth explorations.

Requirements

English or Mandarin native speaker with a strong set of communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively in English (written & spoken).
Understanding of and adherence to the Yew Chung educational philosophies and approach to early childhood education, including the curriculum framework and guidance.
A strong commitment to teamwork and to developing and maintaining a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a teaching team.
Good communication, problem-solving, and priority-setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude /disposition.
A willingness to understand and work within the curriculum framework and guidelines utilized by YCIS.
Previous experience working with a diverse group of young children and implementation of an inquiry-based learning approach.
Proven ability to observe the strengths, interests, and concerns of individual children in order to plan appropriate opportunities for development as well as document children’s learning.
Ability to create a welcoming and engaging classroom atmosphere in which children feel safe, comfortable, and supported to explore and experience new skills.
Proven ability to establish a positive and healthy relationship with parents and families.
A warm and friendly personality; patient and respectful; sensitive to the feelings and needs of others; able to adapt and be flexible.
On-call sub if/as needed by the program, based on availability.
Computer skills with proven ability to produce student assessment and learning documentation. Comfortable with using a variety of computer and tablet programs and applications such as Google Suite (docs; slides).
Experience in a preschool and/or ECE environment.
At least 12 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units, AA or higher degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred.
Must complete all background requirements prior to employment: live scan, acknowledgment of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement, and receive satisfactory clearance from all licensing and investigative authorities.
Must pass a health screening and have required immunizations to work in the classroom (MMR, TB test or chest x-ray, TDap, Influenza).
This organization requires a successful candidate to provide it with employment eligibility and verification of a legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is preferred.
A valid certificate in CPR and pediatric first aid is preferred.
A Child Development Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creating a welcoming, safe, and nurturing learning environment
Use a positive discipline and guidance approach to behavior management, encouraging children to develop confidence in personal and social skills.
Design engaging, interactive, developmentally appropriate, and safe classroom environment.
Alert to and understand health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with all state licensing requirements.
Develop, maintain, and help children to understand the daily schedule and routines.
Provide first aid and complete all required reporting and documentation on accidents and injuries.
Maintain a clean and sanitary classroom as well as help all staff in maintaining a clean and safe facility (bathrooms, staff lounge, gym, outdoors, etc).
According to the Yew Chung ECE Approach and based on children’s interests, plan, implement, document, and evaluate developmentally appropriate daily learning opportunities and experiences both indoors and outdoors.
Co-lead class in the afternoon with the Assistant Teacher.
Observe the strengths and concerns of individual children to inform the planning of appropriate opportunities for whole child development and learning.
Prepare and organize appropriate, stimulating, and relevant materials and resources for learning to support children’s interests and to encourage deeper understanding.
Identify and respond to children’s interests through observing and interacting with students and helping them to formulate and extend their questions and inquiry.
Assist students in developing independent and self-help skills, providing appropriate modeling and guidance, and following the Yew Chung ECE Approach.
Support outside vendors with Enrichment Classes in class management and providing individual attention to students as needed.
Actively participate in enrichment activities to model and guide the children.
Use technology such as iPads, cameras, and computers to record and document student learning.
Support the Teaching Team in providing content for bi-weekly Newsletters
Support the Teaching Team to ensure the classroom environment displays pedagogical documentation of the current learning, including children’s work, photos, charts, and so on.
Work with Assistant Teacher to keep Co-Teachers aware of any student concerns and/or communication to or from parents/caregivers.
Support Co-Teachers in gathering assessment data for student reports (Mid-Year and End-of-Year Reports).
Maintain the confidentiality of staff, parent, child, client, community, and school information included in files, conversations, meetings, correspondence, or any other source.
Keep abreast of current practices and theories in early childhood education through ongoing professional development.
Participate in all professional development and in-service opportunities provided by YCIS.
Participate in and prepare for school events as required; for example, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and Chinese New Year Gala.
Available for occasional weekend and evening events, including Mini Camp.