Evergreen Community School
2800 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Start Date: August 21, 2023
Program Description
Evergreen Community School is a small (60 students), NAEYC accredited, non-profit preschool in Santa Monica, California. We are a community of dedicated teachers and parents committed to a progressive, social-constructivist model. The staff includes 10 full-time teachers, an atelierista and a pedagogista.
We’re looking for dedicated and professional educators with previous classroom experience. Our classroom teachers work in teams of 3 in the classroom, atelier, and outdoor environments. A knowledge of and/or a strong passion for social constructivist education is a must! We’re seeking self-starters who value collaboration, innovative thinking, a passion for working with children and a strong image of the child. Our ideal candidate is flexible, friendly and has strong verbal and written communication skills. Competence with Mac programs, video and photography are a plus.
Evergreen staff are warm, fun, and dedicated to a collaborative approach. We are committed to professional growth both individually and as a group. Staff are encouraged to pursue their own personal passions, and often weave their interests into their work.
Description, Responsibilities, & Duties
– Observing, reflecting and documenting individual and group experiences.
– Keeping a portfolio for each child with dated work that shows a progression of skill, interest and activity.
– Using documentation and portfolios as a guide for developing curriculum.
– Developing individual goals for each child while being mindful of group dynamics and collaboration.
– Writing and distributing weekly updates
– Collaborating on a teaching team, atelierista and pedagogista
– Building positive, supportive relationships with families
– Participating in professional development meetings, workshops, and conferences at the preschool
– Attending school-wide and class events such as parent meetings and other special events.
Qualifications/Requirements
Our program requires the following in addition to a BA in ECE or related field, strong child development background, and at least two years of early childhood experience:
– knowledge of social constructivism or the Reggio Approach
– excellent writing and speaking skills
– ability and desire to think creatively about ideas and materials
– strong collaborative skills
– ability to multi-task
– computer literacy
– long term commitment
– PASSION!
Salary & Benefits: COMPETITIVE + BENEFITS
The annual salary at Evergreen is very competitive and depends on education and experience. As an employee of Evergreen Community School, you are also eligible for our benefits program, which includes:
Medical insurance
Option to participate in dental and vision insurance
Option to participate in a matching 403(b) retirement plan
Four weeks paid vacation (Winter and Spring Break)
Education Benefit for professional development including classes, conferences, books, and technology.
If interested, a personal (not generic), well written cover letter MUST accompany your resume. Please write about why you think Evergreen would be a good fit for you.
In order to learn from and co-create with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment. We value and respect diversity in its many forms: race, ethnicity, national origin, ability, class, faith, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and experience.
Evergreen Community School is a small (60 students), NAEYC accredited, non-profit preschool in Santa Monica, California. We are a community of dedicated teachers and parents committed to a progressive, social-constructivist model. The staff includes 10 full-time teachers, an atelierista and a pedagogista.
Kaitie O'Brien, Director
info@evergreencommunityschool.com
(310) 453-6255
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.