We are looking for a qualified Christian Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

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*Benefits:*

* 12 Paid Holidays * Health, Dental, Vision, & Chiropractic paid at 90% * Employee childcare discount more than 50% * 401(k) & 401(k) matching * PTO accrual * Professional development & growth * Tuition reimbursement

*Responsibilities*

* Develop a careful and creative weekly curriculum suitable for preschool children * Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, bible lessons, etc.) to teach children * Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem * Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional disagreements and/or misunderstanding between friends * Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) * Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times * Track children’s progress and report to parents * Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and home life * Collaborate with other educators * Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

*Skills*

* Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher * Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods * Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms * Excellent communication and instructional skills * Ability to act as mediator between children * Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable * Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen

*Mandatory Requirements*

* Certification in child CPR * 12+ ECE/Child Development college units or in the process of attaining units * FBI & DOJ Fingerprint Background Clearance * Pass Physical, & required immunizations of T.B., MMR, & DTap * Speak & Write English clearly * Christian based faith belief

*Interview Process*

* Initial interview via Zoom * On site interview * On site working interview

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday

Application Question(s): * Do you have the core 12 ECE/Child Development college units completed or currently enrolled and taking classes? * Being a non-profit 501c3 faith based preschool, please describe your religious background, the church you currently attend, and any preschool bible teaching experience you have.

Education: * High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience: * Classroom management: 1 year (Required) * Preschool: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate: * Palo Alto, CA 94303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person