Associate Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time.
Operating Hours: Monday through Friday; schedules vary between 8:00 am to 5:30 pm;

Looking for an Associate Teacher for a progressive preschool in the Irvine area. We are only interested in candidates who have a passion for the field and meet all the requirements listed. We're looking for people who have chosen early education as their career... not just a job. You must love children; that's a given. But you also must love life. We want to know your professional goals and help create the path that will allow you to achieve them... to grow beyond them. And even more so, we want to know your personal goals. Ultimately, a happy you makes for a happy kid... a happy parent... a happy place.

Still with us? Move on to step two, read about the position:

All applicants must have the ability to collaboratively implement an emergent curriculum. Teachers must be open to working with all ages within our programming, be flexible, genuinely resonate with our unique philosophy, and have an eagerness to grow within our school.

Requirements:

• 12 ECE units (B.A. or B.S. Preferred).
• 3 Years of Classroom Teaching Experience.
• Qualify for the Master Teacher Permit or B.A. in Child Development or equivalent.
• At least two years in a classroom and working with a team.
• Fluent in English; ability to speak Mandarin or Spanish is a plus
• Must be able to sit, stand, crawl, or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation: Hourly rate is based on experience, education, and position. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K. Paid holidays.