20 Best Preschool Teacher jobs in Los Gatos, CA (Hiring Now!)

ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Felton, CA
The associate teacher oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to develop appropriate curriculum, and…
$22.22 - $24.35 an hour
Substitute Teacher K-12
Scoot Education —Palo Alto, CA
Get hands-on teaching experience on your own schedule. $0 onboarding costs: We reimburse you for expenses related to state background checks.
$200 - $263 a day
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TODDLER LEAD TEACHER (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Ben Lomond, CA
B.A./B.S. degree in any field with 12 units in either ECE or CD and 3 units of supervised field experience in an ECE or CD setting.
$27.13 - $30.75 an hour
Regional Team Support Teacher
Action Day Schools —San Jose, CA
Valid teaching certification (12 ECE Units) for Early Childhood Education. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
$37,440 - $58,240 a year
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10d
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
I Grow Learning Academy —Campbell, CA
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for our students, developing lesson plans that encourage…
$28 - $35 an hour
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Infant Teacher
SJB Child Development Centers —San Jose, CA
Support in designing interest areas to provide choices, opportunities for safe risks, and challenge children to interact, learn, create, and thrive while…
$27.50 - $32.18 an hour
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Early Childhood Teacher
360 Degree Therapy —Mountain View, CA
Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of Special Education from an accredited university program. Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
$95,000 - $100,000 a year
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Infant Teacher
Action Day Schools —San Jose, CA
New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more.
$37,440 - $58,240 a year
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Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Global Village School —Milpitas, CA
Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play and structured activities. Maintain open and effective communication with parents…
$22.00 - $25.83 an hour
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Toddler Teacher
Action Day Schools —San Jose, CA
New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more.
$37,440 - $58,240 a year
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Preschool English Teacher
7 Magic Flowers —San Jose, CA
Live Scan fingerprint clearance through the state of California DOJ. We are a bilingual preschool located in San Jose seeking qualified English teachers.
$20 - $30 an hour
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Preschool Chinese Teacher
7 Magic Flowers —San Jose, CA
Live Scan fingerprint clearance through the state of California DOJ. We are a bilingual preschool located in San Jose seeking qualified English teachers.
$20 - $30 an hour
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Infant Teacher
San Jose Day Nursery —San Jose, CA
Experience working with infants in a group setting, implementing streamlined processes to help the day run smoother, and implementing hands on, play-based…
$22 - $25 an hour
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Experienced Full Time Preschool Teacher - Must have at least 6 ECE units
Champions Kinder Care Education —Atherton, CA
At least six months of teaching experience (or experience in a childcare or youth development setting). NAEYC accreditation of early childhood development is a…
$22 - $25 an hour
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Lead Teacher - Head Start (Unidos)
Kidango —San Jose, CA
Support parents as they gain knowledge of basic child development concepts and work with parents to develop home interactions that support program goals and…
$35 an hour
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10d
Infant/Toddler Teacher
West Valley-Mission Community College District —Santa Clara, CA
Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential…
$5,300.25 - $5,765.50 a month
Associate Teacher - Floater (Eden Palms)
Kidango —San Jose, CA
Greets children, parents, staff, and guests as needed. Must pass background fingerprint clearance. 1 year prior experience in working with young children…
$30 an hour
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Preschool Substitute Teacher
Stratford School —Santa Clara, CA
A Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or a related field from an accredited college or university or 12-semester or 18-quarter early childhood units,…
$25 - $27 an hour
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Summer Ultimate Frisbee Program Teacher
VineyardAppCamp (VAC) Enrichment —Saratoga, CA
A robust understanding of teaching methodologies and best practices. Demonstrated experience in teaching or tutoring. Is enthusiastic about engaging students.
$70 - $75 an hour
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Preschool Teacher
Ready Preschool —Milpitas, CA
Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and educational goals. Monitor and assess student progress to ensure developmental milestones…
$22 - $26 an hour
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ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)

Community Bridges - Felton, CA

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Job Details

Full-time $22.22 - $24.35 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bilingual
Spanish
Childcare
CPR Certification
React
English
Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
Math
Toddler care
Child Development
Child Development Permit
2 years
Child Development Associate Certification
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:*
Under supervision by the site supervisor, the associate teacher assists the site supervisor in providing a quality, developmentally appropriate program for children. The associate teacher oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to develop appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The health and safety of children is the #1 priority. Reads and adheres to Safety Practices and Protocols to ensure safety of children.
Plans and implements curriculum projects and activities with team members with a special focus on a primary group of children.
Ensures a developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment that meets the needs and expressed interest of the children in language development, early literacy, creative expression, pre-math skills, social/emotional development, positive conflict resolution and independent thinking.
Supports and upholds NAEYC Accreditation criteria; participates in annual self-study.
Oversees, creates and maintains age-appropriate indoor/outdoor environment.
Provides leadership in assigned classroom to include training, modeling, coaching and mentoring of Associate Teachers, subs and volunteers.
Assists in the planning and implementation of Parent/Teacher & Parent Council meetings and attends and participates in parent meetings.
Complies with State mandates of Desired Result for Families and Children mandates as follows:
Conducts regular written observations of children in the primary care group to assess their strengths and needs and to document their developmental growth.
Completes written observations on primary care group and links those observations to the 42 Measures.
Completes Developmental Profile-r and Written Goals for every primary care child within 60 days of enrollment and every six months thereafter.
Uses the Developmental Profile and Child Summary Sheet for Parent Conferences to share information and establish goals for child with parent.
Uses the Developmental Profile-r and written goals to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities linked to goals of each individual child as well as the developmental needs and expressed interest of the group.

Completes annual program evaluation using Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) with classroom group.
Participates in annual staff satisfaction survey.
Assists with meals and snacks to include the setup, serving and cleanup of meals following Child Care Food Program State guidelines.
Keeps detailed and accurate records of food purchased and consumed at all Centers in compliance with the Child Care Food Program
Assists with indoor/outdoor set-up and clean-up and opening / closing of center.
Supports fundraising efforts for the Division.
Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
Complies with all policies and practices as detailed in agency Personnel Policies.
Observes safety and health standards as detailed in Employee Injury and Illness Prevention Program handbook.
Remains knowledgeable about current Center Emergency and Disaster plans and know your specific responsibilities. Conduct monthly safety drills in assigned classroom.
Knows location of, and how to use emergency shut-off for water, electricity and gas.
Practices fire, earthquake and emergency evacuation drills monthly with class group.
In accordance with the Community Bridges Customer Service Plan, provides excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, and the public.
Develops and maintains positive community relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with parents, staff and volunteers at the Center, including persons from different racial, cultural and ethnic groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles.
Performs related duties as assigned.

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Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency._

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We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates* consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.
UNION:
The Associate Teacher position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.
OTHER JOB DETAILS:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
This position is eligible a $.40/$.10hr bilingual/biliterate differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.
Employees are expected to transfer to another Center or adjust their assigned shift if needed in an urgent situation.
Hours are typically between 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, but occasional evening and weekend hours are required for staff meetings, parent/teacher nights, and staff training.
Attendance at required meetings is mandatory and is a condition of employment.
On-site attendance is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:

Methods, philosophy and techniques of early childhood education; and
Report preparation and record keeping.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate program for children and/or infants;
Work effectively and respectfully in collaboration with coworkers as part of the team;
Use a supportive approach to manage children, especially when dealing with children with physical limitations, developmental or learning delays and emotional challenges;
Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s undesirable behavior such as hitting, kicking, throwing things, spitting or name calling, etc.; and
React quickly and properly to keep children safe in all circumstances including emergencies.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Within six months of hire, must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher permit or higher issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The minimum requirements to obtain an Associate Teacher permit are as follows:
Must have 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, including core courses in Curriculum, Child Family & Community, and Child Growth Development.
Must have at least 50 days of experience in paid or unpaid work in a child care setting in the previous 2 years.

Must maintain an active permit once obtained, which requires completion of a minimum of 105 hours of professional growth every five years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, and turn body quickly and get up and down from ground level frequently throughout the day.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide transcripts of college courses prior to beginning employment.
Must be fingerprinted, complete a Child Abuse Index Check form, and be criminally cleared prior to beginning employment.
Must provide proof of current immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles prior to beginning employment.
Must undergo Health Screening and TB test within 7 days of employment.
Must provide valid CPR certification and Pediatric First Aid training certificate or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of employment.
Must sign a Mandated Reporter agreement, which mandates employee to report suspected child abuse.
Teachers working in infant rooms must have knowledge of PITC and RIE philosophies pertaining to infant care.
Proficiency in English is required, fluent bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.22 - $24.35 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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Preschool Teacher jobs in Los Gatos, CA

ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)

Substitute Teacher K-12

TODDLER LEAD TEACHER (Preschool)

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Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher

Infant Teacher

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Toddler/Preschool Teacher

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Preschool English Teacher

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Infant Teacher

Experienced Full Time Preschool Teacher - Must have at least 6 ECE units

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