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

ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Santa Cruz, CA
The associate teacher oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to develop appropriate curriculum, and…
$20.29 - $23.61 an hour
Site Supervisor/Teacher (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Felton, CA
Possess a valid CA drivers license, adequate vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation in order to attend to business away from Center.
$32.27 an hour
Preschool Teacher - Twos Teacher & Toddler Teacher
Children's House of Los Altos —Los Altos, CA
Implement classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment. Create engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans for preschool and toddler…
$24 - $29 an hour
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Preschool Teacher
3D Preschool Inc —San Jose, CA
Full-time Preschool teacher for PreK and TK class.*. High school or equivalent (Preferred). Minium 12 ECE Units (Required).
$22 - $26 an hour
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Preschool Teacher
Christian Righteousness Education Center —Cupertino, CA
Preferably Montessori certified, or in the process of earning a Montessori certification. Ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively, follow state…
$23 - $33 an hour
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Preschool and Infant/Toddler Teachers - Competitive Pay/Hiring Bonus
ScuttleBugs Child Development Center —San Jose, CA
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and enhance curriculum based on best practices in childcare and education. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
$20 - $28 an hour
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Toddler Room Teacher
Little Prodigy Preschool —Mountain View, CA
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. As a Preschool Teacher, you will play a key role in nurturing and educating young…
$21.22 - $25.56 an hour
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FLOATER (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Ben Lomond, CA
Must provide valid CPR certification and Pediatric First Aid training certificate or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of employment.
$19.30 - $23.12 an hour
Lead Teacher 4/5 Year Old Preschool Program
Los Altos Mountain View Children's Corner, Inc. —Los Altos, CA
BA in related field plus a minimum of 12 semester/18 quarter ECE units. Our student to teacher ratio (6:1 & 8:1) allows teachers to work with children…
$26 - $30 an hour
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School Age Teacher
Children's House of Los Altos —Los Altos, CA
\* You must have flexibility to help where need as you may help with snack preparation, environment preparation, curriculum and activity planning, etc. in…
$24 - $29 an hour
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Preschool Teachers - Jobs in Mountain View, Stanford, Palo Alto, Los Gatos
ChildCare Careers —Los Altos, CA
Flexible hours - You set your own schedule! CCC works with all types of child care organizations, including public & private, non-profit & for-profit, Head…
$19 - $24 an hour
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Preschool Teacher - Campbell
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool —Campbell, CA
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts…
$24 - $27 an hour
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Preschool Teacher - Montessori Program
Kinspiration, Inc. —Scotts Valley, CA
A fully qualified preschool teacher must have 12 units of ECE, including child, family, community and child development, at least one year of teaching…
$19.50 - $24.00 an hour
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Urgent* Preschool/Pre-K Teacher at Stanford University
International Child Resource Institute (ICRI) —Stanford, CA
Implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem and social skills. Opportunity to participate in a 403(b) retirement program, with a matching…
$23 - $30 an hour
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Teacher (Ages 5-12)
Catalyst Family Inc. —Sunnyvale, CA
At least 6 months – 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed setting preferred. Create a child-led curriculum that is both fun and engaging.
$20.01 - $33.02 an hour
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Urgent* Infant/Toddler Teacher at Stanford University
International Child Resource Institute (ICRI) —Stanford, CA
Implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem and social skills. Opportunity to participate in a 403(b) retirement program, with a matching…
$22 - $30 an hour
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Infant Teacher
Covenant Children's Center, Inc. —Palo Alto, CA
Employ a variety of development milestone techniques to allow children to develop appropriately. Observe each child to help them improve their social…
$20 - $26 an hour
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Associate Teacher - Head Start (Hubbard)
Kidango —San Jose, CA
AA in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field with at least three years of direct classroom work required. Must be 18 years or older.
$33 an hour
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Toddler Teacher
Covenant Children's Center, Inc. —Palo Alto, CA
At least 1 year of childcare experience in a licensed childcare facility. Retirement benefits with an employer matching program.
$20 - $26 an hour
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Preschool teacher assistant
Confidential —Santa Clara, CA
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts…
$20 - $24 an hour
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ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)

Community Bridges - Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

$20.29 - $23.61 an hour

Qualifications

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

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.

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.

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.

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 childrens 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.

Pay: $20.29 - $23.61 per hour

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Preschool Teacher jobs in Los Gatos, CA

ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)

Site Supervisor/Teacher (Preschool)

Preschool Teacher - Twos Teacher & Toddler Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Preschool and Infant/Toddler Teachers - Competitive Pay/Hiring Bonus

Toddler Room Teacher

FLOATER (Preschool)

Lead Teacher 4/5 Year Old Preschool Program

School Age Teacher

Preschool Teachers - Jobs in Mountain View, Stanford, Palo Alto, Los Gatos

Preschool Teacher - Campbell

Preschool Teacher - Montessori Program

Urgent* Preschool/Pre-K Teacher at Stanford University

Teacher (Ages 5-12)

Urgent* Infant/Toddler Teacher at Stanford University

Infant Teacher

Associate Teacher - Head Start (Hubbard)

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