Spanish Immersion Reggio Preschool Teacher (3\\’s)

Reggio; Los Altos (CA); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jardín de Mariposas is a Reggio inspired school in a nature-rich setting in Los Altos, CA. We seek educators who love an outdoor garden, science lab, and performative arts to engage children in discovery.

Qualified candidates have 18 ECE units, the ability to speak Spanish and English, and are comfortable with parent communication and daily reports on child progress.

Qualifications

• Spanish/English bilingual ability required for communication with families.
• Minimum 18 ECE units and background clearance required.
• Knowledge of DRDP assessment framework is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a positive mindset and inclusive culture for children.
• Develop Reggio-inspired, emergent curriculum and play-based activities.
• Provide provocations to inspire exploration and questions.
• Communicate daily with parents and write child development reports.
• Take light garden duties and care for animals; use outdoor classrooms.
• Guide children in self-care and toilet training; assist with diapering.
• Collaborate with peers to create and innovate in shared spaces.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish/English

Basic computer skills

Formation

18 ECE units minimum

Background clearance (Live Scan)

Outils

DRDP assessment

Description du poste

Location:

Start Date: January 5, 2026

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Jardín de Mariposas is a Reggio inspired school in an incredible natural environment that beckons educators and children to explore, create, question and seek knowledge. We are looking for educators who desire the magic of a campus with a garden, orchard and science lab. We sing, play instruments and have dance and theater productions on our garden stage. Everyday we discover something new and we love it!

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive mindset, positive language and positive, inclusive culture for the children.
• Create a community where every person feels valued and cherished.
• Provide provocations that inspire children to explore, create and ask why.
• Develop Reggio inspired, emergent curriculum and activities that are play based and process based.
• Sing songs and play games.
• Light garden duties and animal care
• Utilize (truly enjoy) the outdoor classrooms and garden for discovery and learning.
• Communicate with parents on a daily basis.
• Write reports reflecting the development of each child to present to parents
• Collaborate with peers to create and innovate in common spaces
• Knowledge of Toilet training and diapering
• Guide children in a positive manner to learn self-care (toilet training, eating, dressing).
• Light cleaning duties including wiping down tables and surfaces and maintaining an organized environment.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• 5+ years of experience teaching in Early childhood
• 18 ECE units minimum
• Practice in Loose Parts, Process Based Art & Science, Desire to be in Nature
• Live Scan fingerprint and criminal background clearance
• First Aid Training, CPR Training,
• Knowledge of DRDP assessment
• Must be able to use a computer with basic proficiency.
• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish and English.

Spanish immersion school with an emphasis on science and art. We have a gorgeous campus with a dedicated garden for our students.

Your support will help us advance the quality of every child's one childhood.

Together, we are empowering exceptional education.