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Preschool Teacher

Location:

Palisades Preschool
958 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Start Date: July 31, 2014

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Nonprofit Santa Monica Preschool community seeks
collaborative and reflective classroom Co-teacher to work with children ages 2.9 to 6 years. The position includes working with small groups, facilitating meetings for up to 16 children, documenting, co-shaping curriculum, preparing rich indoor and outdoor learning environments, and reflecting with children, colleagues and parents. Teacher hours are from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
august through mid-June.

A Qualified Candidate must have the ability to collaborate warmly with children, parents and colleagues, have strong verbal and written communication skills, have understanding of reggio inspired theory and practice, a minimum of 2 years of preschool classroom teaching experience, and be able to use Mac computers and related software. A BA in child development, early childhood education or a related field is preferred.

Salary & Benefits

A starting monthly salary based on $18 to $20 per hour.
Full Health, Dental and Vision Benefits offered.

Application Procedures

Please email cover letter and resume

Program Description

Private, independent, nonprofit organization serving families with children ages 2.9 to 6 years. Program includes about 60 preschool children and about 20 toddler children.

Contact Info

Nancy Sadler
Director/pedagogista
Nancy@palisadespreschool.org

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