Lead teacher
Job Responsibilities:
The Lead teacher will perform the following duties in accordance with the ethics and standards of current practices and follow the FPNS Bylaws, Standing Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
● Help create a safe environment for preschool aged children, ages 2-5.
● Assist in implementing play-based curriculum, assembling materials and setting up a school environment to set up daily activities and help plan monthly activities for children that are creative and engaging with new ideas to the curriculum.
● Provide guidance to children during playtime and adapt to meet the interests and learning styles of individual children.
● Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
● Assist and guide the working parents who are helping during workdays in the room.
● Set up and clean activities and equipment at end of the school day
● Require working outdoors for the most part of the day.
● Attend monthly staff meetings and board meetings held each month.
● Keep up to date on first aid and CPR certification, and any other requirements of licensing.
● Other duties as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
● At least 12 ECE semester units in early childhood education and at least 50 hours of teaching experience over 6 months
● Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents and other staff
● Have current CPR and First Aid training, mandated reporting training certificate.
● Obtain a TB test with negative result or TB risk assessment, and comply with California immunization and reporting requirements (Measles, and Pertussis vaccines are up to date)
● Applicants must pass a criminal background check and be eligible to work in the U.S.
● Applicant must meet all qualifications set by Community Care Licensing for a title 22
Program Schedule: The Lead Teacher position for preschool class is a three-day work a week,
with each day consisting of 3 hours. The Lead teacher position for the Pre-k class is for five-day
work a week, from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience or knowledge of cooperative preschools and a bachelor’s degree in a similar field of education.
● Demonstrate commitment to personal professional growth and learning.
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience and education level.
This is a part time position and there are no benefits at this time.
Our school follows a Play Based Philosophy where we can explore and learn through play,
observation and social interactions. Here at FPNS children are able to be themselves and grow,
while learning respect and appreciation of others and other living things. Where a child’s natural
enthusiasm for learning is encouraged while providing opportunities to be successful and
challenged. Here, a child can learn and feel a high sense of self-worth and pride in their
accomplishments.
The Parents make a commitment to learn along with their children. Parents gain insight into their
child’s development and strengthen their child rearing skills through informal observations, staff
meetings and Parent Education Nights.
Apply: Please specify the class you are sending your resume for with a cover letter, to the
Director at info@fpns.org
It is FPNS policy to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender,
identity, gender, expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information,
military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Job Responsibilities:
The Lead teacher will perform the following duties in accordance with the ethics and standards of current practices and follow the FPNS Bylaws, Standing Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
● Help create a safe environment for preschool aged children, ages 2-5.
● Assist in implementing play-based curriculum, assembling materials and setting up a school environment to set up daily activities and help plan monthly activities for children that are creative and engaging with new ideas to the curriculum.
● Provide guidance to children during playtime and adapt to meet the interests and learning styles of individual children.
● Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
● Assist and guide the working parents who are helping during workdays in the room.
● Set up and clean activities and equipment at end of the school day
● Require working outdoors for the most part of the day.
● Attend monthly staff meetings and board meetings held each month.
● Keep up to date on first aid and CPR certification, and any other requirements of licensing.
● Other duties as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
● At least 12 ECE semester units in early childhood education and at least 50 hours of teaching experience over 6 months
● Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents and other staff
● Have current CPR and First Aid training, mandated reporting training certificate.
● Obtain a TB test with negative result or TB risk assessment, and comply with California immunization and reporting requirements (Measles, and Pertussis vaccines are up to date)
● Applicants must pass a criminal background check and be eligible to work in the U.S.
● Applicant must meet all qualifications set by Community Care Licensing for a title 22
Program Schedule: The Lead Teacher position for preschool class is a three-day work a week,
with each day consisting of 3 hours. The Lead teacher position for the Pre-k class is for five-day
work a week, from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience or knowledge of cooperative preschools and a bachelor’s degree in a similar field of education.
● Demonstrate commitment to personal professional growth and learning.
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience and education level.
This is a part time position and there are no benefits at this time.
Our school follows a Play Based Philosophy where we can explore and learn through play,
observation and social interactions. Here at FPNS children are able to be themselves and grow,
while learning respect and appreciation of others and other living things. Where a child’s natural
enthusiasm for learning is encouraged while providing opportunities to be successful and
challenged. Here, a child can learn and feel a high sense of self-worth and pride in their
accomplishments.
The Parents make a commitment to learn along with their children. Parents gain insight into their
child’s development and strengthen their child rearing skills through informal observations, staff
meetings and Parent Education Nights.
Apply: Please specify the class you are sending your resume for with a cover letter, to the
Director at info@fpns.org
It is FPNS policy to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender,
identity, gender, expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information,
military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
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