Co-Op Preschool Teacher
Job Type: Part Time
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 30 hours/week, with possibility for growth. *8:00a-1:00p, + 5 flexible hours of prep time
*Some schedule flexibility is available depending on field expertise and program interests. Familiarity with STEAM preschool curriculum preferred and encouraged to apply.
Welcome to Oneonta Cooperative Nursery School!
Located in South Pasadena, Oneonta offers our families a unique environment designed to foster parent/child relationships and encourage all aspects of your child’s social, emotional, physical, creative, and educational development. OCNS is play-based, child-led, Co-Op preschool that utilizes an emergent curriculum that will foster a love for learning through various formats and experiences.
Job Description:
The Teacher will work cooperatively with a Co-Teacher in providing for each child’s social-emotional, intellectual, and physical development and shall work closely with the Co-Teacher in caring for each child’s health and safety. The Teacher shall further develop their own knowledge and understanding of the children by observing, discussing, and evaluating events that occur during the school day. This position will report directly to the Co-Op Director with collaboration from the Parent Board of Directors. Familiarity with a Cooperative school model, either as a teacher or parent, highly encouraged to apply. Understanding of progressive and emergent early education practices and curriculum preferred.
Requirements:
-3 years experience preferred, 1 year required
-Live Scan clearance
-TB test and immunizations required
-18+ years old
Education:
-12 ECE units minimum (including the required courses outlined by the state of CA)
– Associate’s Degree
-Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Qualities/ Skills
-Ability to collaborate with others
-Growth mindset
-Openness to feedback and self reflection
-Patience, kindness, flexibility, and ability to model positive behaviors
-Commitment to ongoing professional development
-Familiarity with progressive and child-led ECE models and curriculum approaches
-Ability to effectively work alongside a Co-Teacher and 2 parent assistants in a classroom with up to 15 students ages 2-5
Compensation & Benefits:
-19.00-21.00 DOE and qualifications
-6 days of PTO + accrual of PSL (paid sick leave)
-Paid school year breaks: 1 week in fall, 2 weeks in winter, 1 week in spring
-Educational stipend/reimbursement
-Professional development opportunities
-Bonus opportunities
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: In person
