Toddler Teacher/Floater

Job Description

Job Description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB AT A PRIVATE PRESCHOOL THAT RAISES THE BAR FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH LOW RATIOS?

Join our team today and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families at Little Oak Preschool. We provide our children with the healthy environment needed for optimal growth and discovery. Through our play-based program, children build a lasting foundation for later academic experiences. We believe in providing each child with a variety of experiences and opportunities to learn, create and discover.

Little Oak Preschool is seeking a full-time, Toddler Classroom Teacher/Floater with infant experience as a plus. Children in the Toddlers classroom are ages 18-30 months. This position will ensure adherence to our mission of bringing the best and most trusted in early childhood education and child care services to families we serve. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, organized, a problem solver, and possesses great communication skills. This individual needs to be passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to the success of our next generation.

A few of the advantages of being part of the Little Oak team include:

• The opportunity to make a difference
• A working environment in which team members respect one another
• A School Leadership Team that supports the professional
• Low student/teacher ratios
• Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs

The Teacher is responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. He or she plans the activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provides materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play. The Teacher prepares materials and classrooms for class activities and conducts all activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
• Plans with the Director and implements the approved activity plans and daily classroom schedule using the School curriculum outlines and materials
• Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations
• Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children
• Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds
• Assists and coordinates diaper changing, snacks, meals and naptime,
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
• Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have minimum of AA degree in early childhood education or equivalent required ECE units
• 5 years work experience in a licensed child care facility
• Able to interact with students of all ages and skill levels
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer and internet skills
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

PAYRATE: $28-$33 per hour

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Other

\nCompany Description

Little Oak Preschool is a warm and nurturing early childhood community in Menlo Park, serving children from infancy through Pre-K. The school has combined Montessori-inspired learning with purposeful play to encourage independence, curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. With exceptionally low teacher-to-child ratios, experienced and caring educators are able to provide individualized attention while supporting each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Little Oak’s well-rounded curriculum includes hands-on STEAM experiences, art, music, movement, Spanish, yoga, dance, outdoor exploration, and multicultural learning, creating an engaging environment where every child is encouraged to grow with confidence and discover their unique potential.

Company Description

Little Oak Preschool is a warm and nurturing early childhood community in Menlo Park, serving children from infancy through Pre-K. The school has combined Montessori-inspired learning with purposeful play to encourage independence, curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. With exceptionally low teacher-to-child ratios, experienced and caring educators are able to provide individualized attention while supporting each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Little Oak’s well-rounded curriculum includes hands-on STEAM experiences, art, music, movement, Spanish, yoga, dance, outdoor exploration, and multicultural learning, creating an engaging environment where every child is encouraged to grow with confidence and discover their unique potential.