Early Childhood Educator

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Location:
Ventana School | Los Altos, CA

Start Date: March 16, 2026

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Supporting learning inquiry and active student participation by developing age-appropriate project work through thoughtful reflection on student interests, passions, and dialogues
Maintain a Reggio-inspired classroom environment that is aesthetically pleasing, invites inquiry, and is child-centered
Supervising children at all times
Presenting daily provocations and activities to students to create a rich, joyful learning environment
Modeling Ventana’s Core Values
Providing well-written, consistent, and timely communications, using a variety of channels (i.e., email, in person)
Collaborating daily/weekly with co-teachers, specialists, and the Director of Early Childhood Education
Monitoring student progress through consistent observations and documenting their progress as needed
Preparing written reports for each student once per year by the specified deadline
Preparing portfolios for each student at the end of the year
Facilitating a democratic community through classroom meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and a view of the child as ‘competent’ in both solving problems and contributing to solutions
Attending and fully participating in school-wide functions and admissions events

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + in education or related field preferred
Applicants must have at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in ECE/CD.
Fully qualified under California State Community Care Licensing Regulations.
3+ years of classroom teaching experience

Requirements

Demonstrate commitment to inquiry-based learning
Have a strong understanding of the Reggio-Emilia approach
Understand the importance of building relationships with children and families
Are reflective practitioners
Are flexible and creative

Successful candidates will be well-versed in the social-emotional needs of a diverse preschool population and able to collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits for employees who work more than 30 hours per week:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Lay Employee Retirement Plan

Compensation:

Pay is $31-$37 per hour and commensurate with education and experience.

If you are interested in an inspired, co-learning, team-teaching experience, please consider applying. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Friday, totaling 36 to 38 hours per week.

Application Procedures

Your application will be considered complete and reviewed by our hiring committee when ALL of the following documents are received.

Cover letter
Resume
A brief statement of your early childhood philosophy of teaching/learning

Program Description

Ventana School is a Reggio-Emilia inspired school where learning becomes a joint venture between children and teachers. At all ages and grade levels, we practice inquiry-based teaching that encourages cross-curricular connections and critical thinking. Social-emotional learning is a vital part of our curriculum and approach. www.ventanaschool.org
Ventana is a Reggio-inspired, independent preschool – 5th grade school located in the beautiful Los Altos hills. We are seeking a preschool teacher who can passionately and joyfully support children’s play, exploration, inquiry, and creative and critical thinking. We promote experiences that build a child’s relationship with the natural world and use of materials as “languages” of expression. We practice inquiry-based teaching and learning at all levels and provide children with many experiences and materials to express and represent their thinking.

What makes teaching at Ventana different:

Inquiry-based teaching with opportunities to create emergent curriculum
Space and time to build relationships with students and teach social-emotional skills
The Reggio-Emilia approach to education promotes the use of artistic disciplines to invite and extend learning at all age levels
Focus on collaboration between teachers and across disciplines
Administration that is committed to eliciting the perspectives of teachers

Contact Info

Shobha Solomon
shobhas@ventanaschool.org

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