Hilltop Nursery School is a non-profit, parent-participation cooperative preschool founded in 1951. We serve children ages 2 to 5 years of age and actively promote mixed-age classrooms, cultural and ethnic diversity, peaceful conflict resolution, and creative expression. Hilltop Nursery School is rooted in a free-choice, play-based, emergent curriculum where children are allowed to choose from a variety of activities, all designed to help them develop life skills. Teachers and parents work closely with one another and families are involved in all aspects of their child's education.
As a caring community based on valuable learning experiences for young children, teachers demonstrate passionate, affectionate, patient, and enthusiasm as an early childhood educator.
Teacher Responsibilities:
Develop warm and trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.
Encourage parent participation and assist with parent-teacher feedback and support.
Work with and communicate well and respectfully within a teaching team.
Provide a classroom environment that encourages play-based, emergent curriculum and long-term projects that expand and deepen learning.
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth.
Support cultural and ethnic diversity.
Promote peaceful conflict resolution.
Plan, implement, and coordinate curriculum for young children.
Lead/assist large and small group activities indoors and outdoors.
Supervise lunch and prepare and serve snack.
Supervise nap time.
Keep classrooms and program materials clean and well organized.
Assist with guiding parent classroom volunteers.
Conduct observations, developmental assessments and evaluations.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
Collaborate with children's families to ensure a smooth transition from home to school
Attend parent meetings; give staff report; and lead discussions as needed.
Assist with housekeeping duties as needed.
Attend and assist in participating in staff demonstrating teamwork and collaboration.
Attend all in-service training sessions when offered.
Qualifications:
Hold a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
Minimum of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including 16 semester units in general education. Higher education preferred.
Teacher permit preferred.
Demonstrate 2 years of experience working in an Early Childhood Education program (in a multi-cultural environment preferred.)
Work experience in a special education program is an acceptable substitute.
Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
Able to provide active supervision by moving around the classroom and walking up and down on an incline in the outdoor play environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual English/any language a plus.
Must have a positive attitude and demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting.
Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition
Must pass a criminal background check
Benifits (employees are eligibile for benifts after the 90 day probation period):
6 weeks vacation paid
13 Holidays paid
24 hours of sick time paid
$150 monthly stipend for health insurance outside of Hilltop