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Spanish Immersion Reggio Preschool Teacher (3\’s)

Location:

Jardin de Mariposas School | Los Altos, CA
 

Start Date: January 5, 2026

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Jardín de Mariposas is a Reggio inspired school in an incredible natural environment that beckons educators and children to explore, create, question and seek knowledge. We are looking for educators who desire the magic of a campus with a garden, orchard and science lab. We sing, play instruments and have dance and theater productions on our garden stage. Everyday we discover something new and we love it!

Responsibilities
  • Maintain a positive mindset, positive language and positive, inclusive culture for the children.
  • Create a community where every person feels valued and cherished.
  • Provide provocations that inspire children to explore, create and ask why.
  • Develop Reggio inspired, emergent curriculum and activities that are play based and process based.
  • Sing songs and play games.
  • Light garden duties and animal care
  • Utilize (truly enjoy) the outdoor classrooms and garden for discovery and learning.
  • Communicate with parents on a daily basis.
  • Write reports reflecting the development of each child to present to parents
  • Collaborate with peers to create and innovate in common spaces
  • Knowledge of Toilet training and diapering
  • Guide children in a positive manner to learn self-care (toilet training, eating, dressing).
  • Light cleaning duties including wiping down tables and surfaces and maintaining an organized environment.

 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience teaching in Early childhood
  • Age Groups: Preschool , Toddler
  • 18 ECE units minimum
  • Reggio Emilia experience
  • Practice in Loose Parts, Process Based Art & Science, Desire to be in Nature
  • Live Scan fingerprint and criminal background clearance
  • First Aid Training, CPR Training,
  • Google doc experience
  • Knowledge of DRDP assessment
  • Must be able to use a computer with basic proficiency.
  • Ability to speak, read and write Spanish and English.

 

Salary & Benefits

$29-$34 hour

Plus:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount for children
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

 

Application Procedures

Please send resume to melissa@jdmschool.com or call 650.796.6807
 

Program Description

Spanish immersion school with an emphasis on science and art. We have a gorgeous campus with a dedicated garden for our students.
 

Contact Info

Melissa Graney
melissa@jdmschool.com
650.796.6807

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