06/18/2022
JOB OPENING! ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Ladybug Childcare & Preschool is looking for a well-rounded, confident, playful and caring Assistant Teacher to join our team. As the Assistant Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for preparing daily routines, participating in play based learning activities, outdoor play and basic needs of the children, as well as working with a team of 2 other teachers. As a strong candidate, you will also have a basic understanding of the factors shaping early childhood education to encourage the growth and development of social and pre-academic skills.
Ladybug Childcare & Preschool is located in San Francisco’s Marina District. Our school was established in 1989 and is devoted to providing a warm, nurturing environment where students can learn to explore, gain confidence and grow. We believe early childhood education truly shapes the child and the adult they will grow into. Our goals are to support and assist young students in their exploration of themselves and the world around them; to expand social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth; to prepare students for the next big steps of kindergarten and beyond; and to do this in a caring, intimate environment that encourages use of the whole brain. We put 100% of child development theory into practice!
CHILDREN: You will be working in a mixed age classroom of toddlers and preschoolers, aged 18 months to 5 years old.
SCHOOL SIZE & HOURS: We welcome 12 children into the school. Ladybug hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, offering both full day and half day programs.
STUDENT TEACHER RATIO: Classroom ratio is 1 teacher to 4 children!
IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS:
- Able to identify and provide care of children’s basic needs
- Be flexible to the changing needs of the children, play-based curriculum, parents or daily administrative tasks
- Be creative in order to help children learn and grow through art and play
- Patient, warm and sincere, cultivating positive relationships with children
- Able to help children feel safe, secure and nurtured in their learning environment
- Great with kids and their family as a whole, presenting a friendly, approachable demeanor
- Well-organized and comfortable preparing activities for the next day
Proactive in planning, prep, clean up and restocking items throughout the day
- Clear communicator to both children and adults alike
- Able to take direction and follow through with work independently, asking for help as needed
- Comfortable assisting in daily outdoor play and outings
- Willing to post photos and videos of daily activities to HiMama App for parents to view
- Able to lift 25lbs (often) and up to 50lbs (occasionally) as well as move quickly from seated positions or from one environment to another
- A passion for children and early childhood development!
PARENT TESTIMONIAL: ”It has been a wonderful experience for me to feel such security in knowing my child was in good hands when I could not be with her. I cannot praise Yvonne or this program enough. After trying different programs and methods of childcare, I can honestly say that this is the best program I have seen.” - J. ROGERS
BENEFITS:
Paid vacation
Holidays
Teacher inservice days
Professional Development Compensation
End of Year Bonus
Medical Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-time
PAY: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
SCHEDULE: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Bonus pay
