For the school year 2024/25 and with a start date of August 15, 2024, we are looking for a committed
Saturday School Teacher for Parent Participation Pre-K Class
The South Bay Deutscher Schulverein (SBDS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit school and teaches the German language and culture in San Jose / Campbell, CA on 30 Saturday mornings during the year. We have 250 students in 21 classes, a lively community with active parents and an average teacher / student ratio of 1:5.
SBDS is looking for a teacher for a new Parent/Teacher-Class.
Students in this class are approx. 2.5y to 4y old. The teacher will plan and lead young students with their parents through the school day. For each Saturday the following activities are suggested: 1 story, 1 song, 1 rhyme, 1 game, 1 small craft project with unstructured playtime interspersed. Class time is reserved for German language only. Parents model use of the German language as much as possible especially while new vocabulary is introduced.
The PreK A teacher may work with an assistant and may share materials & music teacher with the more structured PreK B team (3.5-5y old students without parents).
Class time: 30 Saturdays from 9 am until 12am at SBDS in Campbell/San Jose, including 30 min recess. Regular pay is for 3 hours per Saturday plus 1 hour prep time. Extra hours can be submitted and are common at the beginning of the year. Pay rate is between $30 and $34 per hour.
First day of school: September, 7th 2024.
Requirements:
● Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
● Excellent German language skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
● Experience working with Pre-K age children
● Create a positive learning environment for young children and adults
● Good to be familiar with German childrens’ songs, fingerplays, books
● Willing to work with parents in class, helping them engage with activities and their children
Essential functions:
● Plan and implement weekly activities
● Develop creative ways to promote German language and culture
● Email and coordinate with parents when appropriate and needed
We are looking forward to talking to you.
See also www.sbds.org