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About the Role

La Scuola International seeks a Preschool Teacher’s Aide / Floater to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational support for children. This role involves supporting and implementing the daily program under the supervision of the Division Director and Head of School, with a focus on the Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework, and Italian Language Immersion.

Responsibilities

Support the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
Perform required care-giving activities (i.e. feeding, toileting, changing diapers, dressing, etc)
Supervise children at all times inside and outside the classroom
Assist the teachers in implementing positive guidance with each child
Attend meetings, trainings and professional development activities as needed / requested
Provide coverage of classrooms during breaks, planning time, etc.
Assist teachers during transitions to get children ready for meals, activities, nap etc.
Clean classroom environment and common areas such as bathrooms and outdoor play areas in accordance with program goals and philosophy
Clean toys and educational materials
Set and clear tables for meal and snack time
Organize art supplies and classroom materials
Lift up to 50 pounds
Other duties as requested

Requirements

Nurturing personality, creativity, excellent multitasking skills
Enjoy working with children, including ones with mild learning differences
Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment
Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community
Experience working with young children preferred
Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency
Interest in completing Early Childhood Development Education courses preferred
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.
The final candidate will need to pass Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance, a physical exam, and provide recent copy of a negative TB test/assessment and other immunization records.

Skills

Reggio Emilia approach
International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework
Italian Language Immersion
Collaborative
Proactive
Flexible
Solutions-oriented thinking
Strong communication
Curious learner

Location

San Francisco
Silicon Valley
Milano, Italy

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Commensurate with experience and credentials

Education Level

4 core classes of Early Childhood Education (ECE): Introduction to the Field of Child Development (3 units) CDEV 65, Child Growth and Development (3 units) CDEV 53, Child, Family and Community (3 units) CDEV 67, Curriculum for Young Children (3 units) CDEV 66

Salary/Compensations

$22 - $26 per hour

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Group life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Sick leave
PTO
Paid holidays
Vacation days
Daily warm lunch

About the Company

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world.
Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year.
Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom.
The magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world.
Founded: 2002
Number of students: 465
La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community.