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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
JardÃn 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