The Google Children’s Centers (GCC) consists of four child care centers all located within five miles from Google’s Mountain View campus. Center locations in Northern California include Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto.
Start Date: August 5, 2019
The Google Children’s Centers (GCC) is a pioneer in the world of childhood development. As a member of this team, you’ll strive to instill the same love of learning and creativity in the minds of Googlers’ children as can be found among the Googlers we hire. In the unique educational environment of Google’s children’s centers, you’ll work with both your team and Google parents to continually develop and improve our Employee Child Development program to meet the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of children ages 3 months through 5 years. You’re passionate about each child’s personal growth and open to new and innovative methods of teaching, and are familiar with family-focused education that integrates play-based philosophies into the curriculum.
The value Google places on our employees knows no bounds. We revolutionized search, and now we’re redefining human resources to make sure we have the healthiest, happiest and most productive employees in the world. We believe it’s important to provide benefits to our employees’ children as well.
We’ve developed our Employee Child Development program by building high-quality children’s centers located near our corporate headquarters. These family-focused centers integrate play-based philosophies into the curriculum. This program includes small group size and staff continuity, and is designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children ages 3 months through 5 years.
Minimum qualifications:
– 12 early childhood education units California Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or eligibility for permit.
– 1-year of teaching experience with children ages 3 months to 3 years for Infant/Toddler Teachers and with children ages 3 years to 5 years for Preschool Teachers. Experience working with children ranging from 4 months through 6 years of age.
– Experience with play based curriculum.
– Physical ability to interact with children, including not limited to: picking up children weighing 40 lbs, for example to change diapers or pick up a hurt child, standing for long periods, as well as being able to supervise children, climbing or moving around on the playground equipment to help a child or children squatting, kneeling and sitting (to be at the child’s level) for short and long periods to allow communication with the children in an effective manner, intervening as needed if children are in a dangerous situation or having a difficult interaction with another child.
Preferred qualifications:
– AA/AS/BA/BS degree in early childhood education or related field
– California Master Teacher Child Development Permit or California Teacher Child Development Permit
– 2 years of teaching experience with children ages 3 months to 3 years for Infant/Toddler Teachers and with children ages 3 years to 5 years for Preschool.
– 3 Infant/Toddler Child Development units
At Google we have a total compensation philosophy that includes base salary, bonus, and equity. Candidates will be directly connected to a recruiter to discuss additional information on compensation and benefits.
In order to apply, please express interest by reaching out to ApplytoGCC@google.com.
Attach your resume to your email.
In your email, specify that you heard about the Google Children’s Center from the Reggio Alliance job posting.
After you send your email, a member of Google’s recruitment staff will be in touch with you directly to discuss next steps.
Mission
Embracing the wonder and power of childhood — to grow young children, to inspire the world.
Early Education Approach
The curriculum at the GCC is play-based with a focus on creating caring and nurturing environments, responding to children’s unique needs, and embracing a culture of innovation and change that reflects Google. The inquiry based curriculum is designed bi-weekly based on observations and interests of children, parents and educators, documentation, and reflection.
We believe the best learning environment starts with a balanced classroom. We keep considerations such as age, gender, development and special needs in mind when designing our classrooms. As children age up, we continue to put a lot of thought into the design of the classroom. We have continuity of care especially for infants and toddlers. Cohorts stay together through young preschool and often through pre-k.
Please reach out to ApplytoGCC@google.com. Attach your resume to your email and specify that you heard about the Google Children’s Center from the Reggio Alliance job posting.
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.