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About the Role
La Scuola International seeks Preschool/Early Childhood Education Assistant Teachers with knowledge and interest in Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years, and Italian Language Immersion. The ideal candidate is a proactive, flexible team player who can support and implement the daily program under the supervision of school leadership.
Responsibilities
- Ensure students are joyfully and safely engaged in classroom activities and outdoor play.
- Support head teacher(s) and specialists with overall classroom management and supervision.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to work with children in small groups and individually, and to plan and implement lessons.
- Guide student behavior patiently and supportively.
- Provide age-appropriate social-emotional instruction and support to students.
- Organize and set up the classroom environment, equipment, and materials for various activities.
- Manage children and systems during nap, play, class, lunch, and outdoor time.
- Communicate observations and insights to Head Teacher(s) and support weekly classroom documentation.
- Maintain an encouraging and positive attitude with students and colleagues.
Requirements
- Early Childhood Development Course Completion (or in progress), or 2+ years experience working with young children.
- Completion of 4 core Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes: Introduction to the Field of Child Development, Child Growth and Development, Child, Family and Community, and Curriculum for Young Children.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education preferred.
- Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency.
- Assistant teachers will be required to complete 12 units of Childhood Development during the first year of employment.
- Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework or inquiry/project based approach and teaching within an Italian language immersion model.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that prioritizes reflection and fosters growth.
- Ability to be open-minded, creative, and a curious learner.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal, and ability to present in public.
- Strong time management skills including consistent attendance, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines and participation in school life.
- Ability to find joy in working with all children and differentiate learning.
- Dedication to being an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community.
- Ability to work well within a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment.
- Passion for the school’s mission and values.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.
- Final candidates will need to pass Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam.
- Must provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records.
Skills
- Reggio Emilia approach
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework
- Italian Language Immersion
- Team player
- Proactive
- Flexible
- Solutions-oriented thinking
- Strong communication
- Curious learner
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Punctuality
- Meeting deadlines
- Participation in school life
- Differentiating learning
- Working well within a team
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Location
- San Francisco
- Silicon Valley
Work Type
- Full time
Experience Level
- 2+ years experience working with young children
- Commensurate with experience and credentials
Education Level
- Early Childhood Development Course Completion
- 4 core classes of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $30 - $38 per hour
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Employer-Matched Retirement Account (up to 5%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- World Travel Assistance
- Personal Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- School Closures
- Daily warm lunch while on site
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Outstanding Professional Development
- Mentorship
- Free Employee Childcare for students enrolled at La Scuola during Professional Development Days
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.
- 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.