Floater (San Francisco)

La Scuola International School•San Francisco, CA

8d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

La Scuola International seeks a Preschool Teacher’s Aide / Floater. This is a supporting role and is expected to provide the highest quality, developmentally appropriate educational support for children. Applicants should be interested in learning about the Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework and Italian Language Immersion. Ideal candidates should be collaborative, proactive and flexible. Solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic environment. The teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School.

Requirements

Nurturing personality, creativity, excellent multitasking skills;
Enjoy working with children, including ones with mild learning differences;
Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment;
Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community;
Excellent attendance and punctuality;
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community.
Experience working with young children preferred;
Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency;
Interest in completing Early Childhood Development Education courses preferred;
4 core classes of Early Childhood Education (ECE): Introduction to the Field of Child Development (3 units) CDEV 65, Child Growth and Development (3 units) CDEV 53, Child, Family and Community (3 units) CDEV 67, Curriculum for Young Children (3 units) CDEV 66
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.
The final candidate will need to pass Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance, a physical exam, and provide recent copy of a negative TB test/assessment and other immunization records.

Responsibilities

Support the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child;
Perform required care-giving activities (i.e. feeding, toileting, changing diapers, dressing, etc);
Supervise children at all times inside and outside the classroom;
Assist the teachers in implementing positive guidance with each child;
Attend meetings, trainings and professional development activities as needed / requested;
Provide coverage of classrooms during breaks, planning time, etc.;
Assist teachers during transitions to get children ready for meals, activities, nap etc.;
Clean classroom environment and common areas such as bathrooms and outdoor play areas in accordance with program goals and philosophy;
Clean toys and educational materials;
Set and clear tables for meal and snack time;
Organize art supplies and classroom materials;
Lift up to 50 pounds;
Other duties as requested.