Preschool Associate Teacher

Marin Primary & Middle School•Larkspur, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Preschool Associate Teacher at Marin Primary & Middle School is first and foremost committed to serving our school mission of inspiring joyful learning, honoring each child, and building connections to inspire all children to make a difference. The Preschool Associate Teacher works with the lead preschool classroom teacher in a preschool classroom every day. The Preschool Associate Teacher supports the lead classroom teacher and classroom program as directed by the lead classroom teacher and supervised by the Preschool Director. The Preschool Associate Teacher interacts with children and assists with tasks that ensure a safe, clean, vibrant learning environment. This position is highly collaborative and requires the development of a strong, positive, supportive relationship with the lead teacher and Preschool Director. The Associate Teacher will participate in staff training and work with teachers to celebrate creativity, exploration, emergent curriculum, and the positive development of the whole child through social, emotional, and early academic skills. At MP&MS, teachers work together to understand every student from multiple perspectives, build meaningful relationships with students and their families, maintain high standards, and promote a love of learning.

Requirements

6 ECE units (or a willingness to work toward) to meet State of California requirements for Preschool Assistant Teachers
Previous experience teaching in an early childhood setting or camp setting
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including collaboration, positivity, flexibility, patience, discretion and good judgment

Nice To Haves

It is desirable that a preschool teacher can drive cars and other vehicles.

Responsibilities

Provide for the safety and well-being of students at all times by maintaining a safe, secure, and nurturing environment in which students can grow in autonomy as they learn, work, and play together.
Support the lead classroom teacher in the implementation of their plans and daily activities to actively engage students in making connections, solving problems, and thinking independently.
Support the lead classroom teacher in maintaining an inviting, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that reflects the program's learning objectives and our school mission.
Interact with students in a positive manner that respects individual learning styles, temperaments, and developmental stages and demonstrates an understanding of best practices in early childhood education.
Build relationships with the students in which each child feels understood, nurtured, and challenged, and within which each child's emerging identity is respected.
Create a positive relationship with parents to facilitate the effective and timely exchange of information, while understanding that the lead teacher in the classroom is responsible for overall communication.
Defend the dignity and worth of each member of the community and create an environment that fosters respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences; always model appropriate and ethical behavior.
Collaborate enthusiastically with a team of faculty, staff, administrators, and parents to nurture children both inside and outside the classroom, including recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal times.
Participate fully in the life of the preschool, including field trips, student performances, and other events.
Pursue professional growth opportunities on an ongoing basis.