We are seeking an enthusiastic preschool teacher to foster and support interest in a nature-based curriculum with an emphasis on the outdoor classroom and STEM. The ideal candidate will join a close-knit family of early childhood educators and work collaboratively to research, develop and implement a host of activities, programs, and events designed to fully immerse preschool students in understanding, respecting, and most importantly protecting the world around them.

This role will be working in our preschool program. The classes are mixed ages of 2 through 4 years old. Ideal hours are from 8:30 am-5:00 pm but we can be flexible. You will also receive training for our Director of Innovative Teaching. Compensation is also negotiable based on experience. Amazing educators receive amazing pay!

Responsibilities:

• Develop themes and activities around STEM and an enriching nature-based curriculum
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Design teaching materials using resources from the environment
• Maintain an inviting, clean, and organized outdoor space
• Working with the other teacher to ensuring the safety of children
• Helping children with toileting/diapering
• Providing supervision of children and supporting children during both outdoor and indoor play
• Keep classrooms and program materials clean and well organized
• Supervise lunch and prepare and serve snack
• Track and communicate progress regularly for parents and caregivers
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Writing a weekly newsletter

Requirements:

• Passionate about working with young children
• Understands process art
• Reliable and punctual
• Committed to Segray’s philosophy and mission
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Solution seeker
• Ability to speak and write Spanish fluently a plus

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: 12 units in Early Childhood Education
• 1 year experience working with children in a preschool setting
• Outdoor classroom training a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, and moving while supervising children
• Occasionally lift and/or move children of all sizes
• Comfortable getting dirty with sand and dirt

Amazing Perks here at Segray:

• Membership to Doordash Dashpass
• Catered birthday lunch
• Enriching staff developments and parties
• Field Trips
• Low ratios
• Monthly classroom budget

Work Environment:

Segray is a preschool program for ages one to six years, comprising its two locations, Segray Eagle Rock and Segray at the Oaks. Through interaction with the world around us, mindfulness, and development in each child’s style, and at each child’s pace, our mission is to establish in our children a love for learning, and a foundation for happy, healthy, global citizens.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 12 child development units, including three that are infant-toddler-based?

Experience:

• Preschool: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Teacher Permit (Preferred)

Work Location: In person