After School Teacher

Presidio Knolls School, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Presidio Knolls School, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic After School Teachers for Elementary and Middle School programs. The role is part-time and non-exempt, reporting to the Auxiliary Program Director, with afterschool hours from dismissal to extended care.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor degree (or progress), 6 months teaching experience, and a passion for progressive education. Mandarin fluency is preferred, with attention to safety and collaboration with the PKS team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or in progress preferred.
• At least 6 months teaching experience desirable.
• Enthusiasm to engage children and families.
• Fluency in Mandarin preferred; strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Progressive Education is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Interact with children using positive, supportive, respectful language.
• Design daily activities to encourage inquiry, creativity, and problem solving.
• Maintain supervision for safety in classroom and on campus.
• Support children’s social and emotional growth.
• Participate in monthly team meetings and trainings.
• Complete closing duties and keep attendance records.
• Communicate with Auxiliary team about student needs.
• Assist with transitions and handoffs during dismissal.
• Adhere to Livescan background check requirements.
• Must obtain/maintain US work authorization; no PKS sponsorship required.

Connaissances

Teaching

Mandarin (preferred)

Student engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Formation

Bachelor Degree

6 months teaching experience

Description du poste

Presidio Knolls School is seeking enthusiastic and experienced After School Teachers.

School Overview

Presidio Knolls School(PKS) was founded on the idea that a progressive educational model can be combined with rigorous Mandarin immersion to create a vibrant, innovative school where children will thrive in a joyful environment. Since 2008, we have grown rapidly and established a unique position in the Bay Area’s independent school community.

The progressive philosophy of Presidio Knolls School embraces kids as co-collaborators in their education, valuing their voice and agency to shape their own learning journey. The school has a commitment to social-emotional learning that permeates the culture of the school.

After School Teacher Position

Presidio Knolls School seeks Afterschool Teachers for the Elementary, and Middle School Programs. The position reports to the Auxiliary Program Director. PKS afterschool program operates from class dismissal to the extended care program dismissal. The role is part-time, non-exempt.

Job Duties

• Interact with children using positive, supportive, respectful and open-minded attitude, language and tone.
• Design daily activities to create daily open-ended activities which encourage questioning, problem solving, language, creativity, and concept forming in young children.
• Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground, and when navigating the campus.
• Support children to build critical and creative thinking skills through inquiry, observation and experimentation.
• Support children’s social and emotional growth and development.
• Must have or be able to attain authorization to work in the US with sponsorship by PKS; and Must be able to pass a Livescan background check permitting employment in a school / child care facility.
• Maintain clean, organized play areas and complete assigned closing duties.
• Communicate promptly with the Auxiliary team about injuries, behavioral concerns, attendance discrepancies, and other student needs.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and confirm students’ locations during transitions and handoffs.
• Attend monthly team meetings and required training sessions.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree, or in the process of obtaining preferred.
• At least 6 months teaching experience desirable. (other work with children such as babysitting, summer camp, and other experiences working with children will also be considered)
• Contagious enthusiasm and charisma, the ability to engage and inspire students, parents and colleagues.
• Fluency in Mandarin is preferred.
• Knowledge of Progressive Education preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development and a passion to grow in the field.
• A commitment to reflective practice, and an openness to continual professional development.
• Proficiency of verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have or be able to attain authorization to work in the US without sponsorship by PKS; and Must be able to pass a Livescan background check permitting employment in a school / child care facility.

Compensation

$20-$26 per hour based on experience.

SB848 Disclosure: As required by California law (SB 848 and related Education Code sections), applicants are required to provide a complete list of prior educational employers as part of the application process. By applying for this position, you consent to the school contacting all prior educational employers listed on your application to inquire about any credible complaints, substantiated misconduct investigations, or disciplinary actions, as required by California law.

Presidio Knolls School offers equal opportunity to all, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national origin, ethnicity, age, sex or disability or other protected class status under any applicable laws. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.