Early Childhood Educator

Garcia Street Club Preschool is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to join our teaching team!

We are looking for a Lead Toddler Teacher to work with our youngest group (12 to 24 months) along with two other teachers in a joyful, Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based classroom. Our ideal candidate will have a solid knowledge of developmentally-appropriate practice, experience working with young children in the classroom setting, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families. The Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, and intellectually engaging learning environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. The teacher serves as a co-learner, researcher, and guide—supporting each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through project- and relationship-based emergent curriculum and close observation.

Essential Duties:

• Lead a team of 3 educators in planning and implementing a well-rounded toddler curriculum, mentoring assistant teachers in best practice and classroom managment
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with families through open communication and collaboration
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of each child in accordance with licensing regulations and school policies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the classroom and shared spaces
• Conduct family conferences, share documentation, and invite families to participate in classroom life and school events

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate's degree or ECE Certification with willingness to complete professional development plan and continue education in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
• Minimum 2 years classroom experience
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Strong understanding of child development and emergent curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to anti-bias education and inclusive practices.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

Garcia Street Club has been providing high quality early childhood education for 80 years! Our Staff Appreciation Inititaive ensures all teachers are supported and compensated well, given consistent bonuses and other perks, and recieve an excellent benefits package, including approximately 40 days of paid holidays for school closures, in addition to accrued Personal and Sick leave, a monthly health care stipend, and the opportunity to enroll in our generous retirement (IRA) plan. We also maintain lower than usual ratios and provide a homelike and positive work environment! Come join our work family!

Please send reume and cover letter via Indeed. No in-person inquiroies, please. We are a year-round school.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person