Bright Life Playschool Inc Hiring for Preschool/Pre-K Teacher Job at San Luis Obispo, CA Full Time

Infant/Toddler/ Preschool Teacher FULL/PART TIME

Job Description

We are looking for teachers who share our belief in young children as competent, cooperative, and caring human beings. We are an eco-healthy, play-based preschool program with social and emotional learning at the core of our curriculum. Small class sizes mean that our teaching teams can focus on forming strong relationships with every child and planning a learning environment that reflects the interests and values of the whole group.

We offer a flexible work schedule according to the needs of our staff and our school with numerous opportunities to express your creativity and passion in designing your own curriculum and setting up our indoor and outdoor classrooms. Working with young children is hard, heart work and at Bright Life we prioritize self care for our employees. Our benefits package includes vacation and sick pay; a retirement plan with employer matching, 50% off tuition for your own child, and 11 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver an authentic, multi-sensory curriculum

• Create an engaging and safe learning environment

• Develop balanced schedules and routines

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and the Bright Life teaching staff

• Communicate with parents on students’ growth and progress

Mandatory Requirements: (For Teachers)

• Minimum of 6 ECE/CD units including core classes and currently enrolled in more to complete 12 core ECE/CD units.
• Must have Infant/Toddler Units to be Teacher Qualified if working with infants and toddlers

• Current health screening with TB test and 3 key immunizations (upon hire)

• Live scan fingerprint clearance/background check (upon hire)

• Able to lift 30 pounds multiple times a day

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other closely related fields

• Passionate about working with children

• Ability to build rapport with children & families

• Positive and patient demeanor

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative and aptitude are highly valued

• Warmth, kindness, and empathy

• Able to connect with children in a playful and loving manner;

• Able to design and deliver an authentic and engaging curriculum;

Please send a cover letter, resume, references

Pay: $16.00 – $19.50 per hour. Higher pay possible if Part-Time or if in possession of additional skills that could benefit our company.’
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 – $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any Early Childhood Education or Child Development post-secondary units? If so, how many?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location