Preschool Teacher

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$50,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Are you passionate about guiding children in their journey of lifelong learning while advancing your own personal and professional growth? Do you want to be part of a new, innovative school at the cutting edge of learner‑driven education? Acton Academy Silicon Valley is part of the Acton Global Network reimagining education. We believe that each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world.

Acton Academy Silicon Valley is seeking a full‑time Credentialed Preschool Teacher. We are looking for a curious and passionate individual ready to lead learners on their hero’s journey and guide them to explore, be curious and be authors of their education.

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times
• Be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group
• Work with the teaching team to set up and maintain the classroom
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance
• Communicate frequently with parents professionally and respectfully. Areas of concern about children should be discussed with a co‑teacher, associate teacher, and director but communicated to the parent by a teacher.
• Plan and implement an enriching curriculum for children as individuals and as a group.
• Learn the Kimochis curriculum and weave its social language into daily communication with children
• Work with a co‑teacher/teacher’s aide, if applicable
• Conduct two individual parent/teacher conferences twice per year with each family.
• Attend Back‑to‑School Night and school events
• Attend all staff meetings, in‑service training, classroom set‑up/clean‑up days, and team curriculum planning meetings
• Contribute to monthly parent newsletters

• Bachelor's Degree in child development
• Child Development Permits
• Child Development Teacher Permit
• Child Development Master Teacher Permit.
• Approved schools, colleges, or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S.

Before employment or initial presence in the childcare center, the Childcare teacher must obtain.

• 16 hours of health and safety training, authorized by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which includes the following components:
• Current pediatric first aid/pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/first aide) card issued either by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association or by a training program that the Emergency Medical Services have approved
• Complete Preventative Health and Safety Training
• Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Full‑time

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Redwood City, CA 94062:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education

If you’d like to begin the process to apply for this world‑changing opportunity, please email your resume to