Preschool & Auxiliary Assistant Teacher

Presidio Knolls School Inc•Francisco, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Presidio Knolls School (PKS) is a progressive independent school founded in 2008, offering a unique blend of progressive education and Mandarin immersion. The school embraces a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool curriculum and project-based learning for elementary students, integrating various subjects around topics of inquiry in English and Chinese. PKS is committed to social-emotional learning and hands-on, experiential instruction, often taking learning outside the classroom. The school is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from those dedicated to social justice, collaboration, innovation, and student-centered education.

Requirements

Compassionate, respectful, positive, and willing to work hard and have a flexible schedule.
Ability to interact with children in a joyful, positive and productive manner.
Joy in working with children and assisting their progress.
Minimum of 12 ECE units required, and/or Child Development Teacher permit.
Fluency in both Mandarin and English.
Contagious enthusiasm and charisma, the ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and colleagues.
Strong knowledge of child development and a passion to grow in the field.
A commitment to reflective practice, and an openness and dedication to continual professional development.
Desire to learn, collaborate, and grow both on a team and individually.
Creativity, excellent multitasking skills, and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial start-up environment.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related filed, or in the process of obtaining preferred
At least 6 months teaching experience is desirable.
Knowledge of Progressive Education and/or Reggio Emilia approach preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the teaching team to create and implement daily learning activities which encourage questioning, problem solving, language, creativity, and concept forming in young children.
Interact with children using positive, supportive, respectful, and open-minded attitude, language, and tone.
Support the homeroom teachers to create and deliver a rich, thoughtful, and effective Mandarin immersion curriculum for all the students in the class.
Perform active supervision, safety routines and procedures in accordance with licensing requirements.
Always maintain active visual and auditory supervision of children to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.
Supervise, teach, and engage with groups of students during arrival, instruction, meal times, nap/rest times, dismissal, and extended care.
Actively ensure that the classroom and outdoor environment is kept safe, clean, organized, free of clutter, and materials are rotated to reflect and support the children’s developmental needs, abilities, and interests.
Encourage children to develop friendships and conflict resolution through play, language, games, and activities.
Support children to build critical and creative thinking skills through inquiry, observation, and experimentation.
Support children’s social and emotional growth through modeling, problem solving, and proactive strategies.
Support classroom operations, including attendance, record keeping, documentation, environment setup, and snack preparation.
Collaborate with colleagues and maintain professional, respectful communication with staff and families.
Participate in team meetings, reflection and coaching activities, be open to grow from reflection, observations, and feedback.
Support teaching team to prepare and host various classroom events and activities, including parent visits, Curriculum Night, Learning Celebration, end of year celebration, etc.
Performs other duties as directed by the Head of Preschool, Director of Auxiliary, Homeroom teachers.

Benefits

Monthly commuter benefits up to $325/month, PKS subsidizes $60
A unique bicultural learning environment that promotes personal growth, intentional practice, and collective purpose
5% Employer match contribute to your 403(b)-retirement plan
Salaries aligned with Bay Area market rates, with annual cost-of-living adjustments
Tuition remission offered for full-time employees who have child(ren) enrolled at PKS, to 75% discount on tuition for one enrolled child, subject to admissions process and eligibility.
100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance for employees
Affordable options for spouse family coverage
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness benefits and EAP
Mental health benefits via Springhealth
Paid holidays in accordance with the school calendar
Non-exempt admin / support employee accrued 120 hours / year
Accrual of 10 sick days annually
Regular staff appreciation lunches
Monthly Birthday celebration
Complimentary tickets to our annual Gala
Celebration lunch as part of our Lunar New Year Festival
Happy hour events: past events have been Ping Pong, Bowling, Karaoke, SF Giants game, Mahjong, Holiday Party, End of School Year Celebration