Teacher

Overview

The Pacific Oaks Children's School Teacher fosters a nurturing, anti-bias learning environment to support the holistic development of children. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality early childhood education through collaboration, curriculum design, and mentorship of Associate Teachers and practicum students. Position is located in Pasadena, California, and upholds the school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while directly contributing to children's growth and learning.

Essential Functions

• Child Development and Curriculum Implementation : Support the development and execution of daily routines, including group and individual experiences. Individualize curriculum to meet the unique developmental needs of each child and group. Establish limits, facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution, and model positive, humanistic interactions. Create an environment, both indoor and outdoor, that promotes purposeful play.
• Child Interaction and Guidance : Establish trusting, anti-bias relationships with children, fostering a sense of safety and inclusivity. Protect the health and safety of children at all times.
• Environment Management : Maintain a safe, organized, and purposeful learning environment. Teach care and respect for the environment and personal property through modeling and practice.
• Observation and Assessment : Observe, record, and assess children's interactions and experiences. Collaborate with the Master / Lead Teacher to complete developmental summaries and evaluations for all children.
• Parent Collaboration and Communication : Establish and maintain respectful, collaborative partnerships with families, respecting cultural differences and parenting styles. Communicate with families regularly through notes, conferences, meetings, and school events.
• Professional Collaboration and Development : Attend and contribute to staff meetings, in-service training, and school events. Support the Master / Lead Teacher and participate in curriculum planning, material needs assessment, and purchasing as needed.
• Additional Duties : Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the school's mission and operations.

Work Attire and Attendance

Is regular attendance an essential function? Yes.

Position Qualifications

Required Education

Preferred Education

Required Experience

Preferred Experience and Skills

Working Conditions

Physical and Mental Demands

Travel

Up to 3% of total time, travel to events throughout the Pasadena area. Travel is voluntary and typically for school-related events or professional development opportunities.

Contact Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation between $18.00 and $19.36 per hour. Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, and multiple flexible spending accounts. For details, visit the Pacific Oaks careers page.

Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pacific Oaks participates in E-Verify. The above statements describe the general nature of work but are not exhaustive. Pacific Oaks is committed to equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, parental status, housing status, income source, or military status, in accordance with applicable EEO laws.

Note : This job description reflects the position as described at the time of posting and may be updated. Other sections of the posting, including solicitations for referrals or unrelated job listings, have been omitted to maintain focus on the core responsibilities and qualifications.

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