Preschool and Infant/Toddler Co-Teacher

Preschool (ages 3-4), and Infant/Toddler Co-Teacher (Ages 3 months-2 years old)

Job Details:

Job Type:Full-time

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Compensation: $18-22

Description:

We are looking for teachers who share our belief in young children as competent, cooperative, and caring human beings. We are an eco-healthy, play-based preschool program with social and emotional learning at the core of our curriculum. Small class sizes mean that our teaching teams can focus on forming strong relationships with every child and planning a learning environment that reflects the interests and values of the whole group.

We offer a flexible work schedule with numerous opportunities to express your creativity and passion in designing your curriculum and setting up our indoor and outdoor classrooms. Working with young children is hard, heart work, and at Bright Life, we prioritize self-care for our employees. Our benefits package includes vacation and sick pay, a retirement plan with employer matching, 50% off tuition for your child, and 11 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities:

• collaborate to design and deliver an authentic, multi-sensory curriculum
• Create an engaging and safe learning environment
• Develop balanced schedules and routines
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and the Bright Life teaching staff
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress

Required Qualifications:

Applications will only be considered if you meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 6 ECE/CD units including core classes and currently enrolled in more to complete 12 core ECE/CD units in the future.
• Current health screening with TB test and 3 key immunizations (upon hire)
• Live scan fingerprint clearance/background check (upon hire)
• Able to lift 30 pounds multiple times a day
• Have infant/Toddler units or be enrolled in a class

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other closely related fields
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children & families
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative and aptitude are highly valued
• Warmth, kindness, and empathy
• Able to connect with children playfully and lovingly;
• Able to collaborate to design and deliver an authentic and engaging curriculum;

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references.

We kindly ask that you apply only if you meet the required qualifications listed above. Applicants without current ECE/CD units or enrollment in coursework toward completion will not be considered.