Are you looking to work part time in a play-based preschool in downtown Lafayette? Our team is looking to add a morning 2's teacher (8-12:30). Our center is open mid-August until the 3rd week of June. Be sure and check out our website to learn more about us @ www.joyfulbeginningsschool.org
Position begins August 7, 2024
We are a non-profit preschool in Lafayette offering a developmentally appropriate curriculum to 45 children ages 2 to 5 years. We are currently seeking a part time preschool teacher for our 2 year old classroom (9 students with 2 teachers)
School Hours: 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Applicants must have at least 12 units in Early Childhood Development, AA Degree preferred. Applicants must also have completed CPR & First Aid, have a current live scan clearance, current vaccinations and be willing to continue their education.
The qualified candidate will possess the following:
1. Minimum of 12 ECE units (including core courses)
2. Prior experience working in a licensed childcare facility
3. Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, training will be provided
Must pass health & TB screening
Paid time off (up to 4 weeks per school year) & Sick Leave, opportunity for retirement, Kaiser Medical.
Our curriculum is literacy based and intentional. In summary we believe that all curriculum starts with a quality picture book followed with activity choices that are intentionally integrated and well planned. That does not mean that children do not have free choice as we are a play based preschool. Each day the teacher plans activities based on children’s interest and supports their play.
Our curriculum incorporates the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Desired Results Developmental Profile. During each day we cover the following areas in our activities; social emotional, language and literacy, cognitive and math, visual and performing arts, history, social science and science. Teachers record anecdotal notes and create individual portfolios for each child in their care.
If this description of our program sounds like something you’d be interested in then please email me back and we can set up an interview.