Job Description
Job Description
Early Childhood Teacher
Menlo Park, CA | Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay: $30–$34/hour (depending on education & experience)
Trinity School Early Childhood Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Program (ECP) Teacher to join our team. The ECP Teacher will work with children aged 2-5, guiding their growth and development while implementing the mission, academic philosophy, and curriculum priorities of the school. This role requires a dynamic individual who can create a nurturing environment where children feel supported, respected, and encouraged to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Teaching and Classroom Environment:
- Plan and implement engaging lessons tailored to students' developmental needs.
- Foster a supportive and warm classroom climate.
- Develop meaningful connections with students and families.
- Use reflective practices to continuously improve teaching strategies.
2. Classroom Management:
- Maintain a consistent, proactive approach to guidance and behavioral expectations.
- Orchestrate smooth transitions and engaging activities.
- Create a well-organized, aesthetically pleasing, and intentional classroom space.
- Balance variety and challenge to keep children engaged.
3. Instructional Planning and Student Engagement:
- Design learning objectives that are thoughtful and developmentally appropriate.
- Use differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning styles.
- Incorporate open-ended questions and real-world connections into lessons.
- Monitor lesson momentum and ensure optimal student engagement.
4. Student Supervision and Safety:
- Supervise students in classrooms, during transitions, and on field trips.
- Promote safe play and facilitate problem-solving among students.
- Ensure safety procedures are consistently followed during activities and drills.
5. Collaboration with Families:
- Partner with families to establish shared goals for students' growth and development.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with families about student progress and classroom activities.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Experience: Previous experience working with children ages 2-5 in an educational setting.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organization: Excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Interpersonal Skills: Outgoing, flexible, and optimistic, with the ability to resolve conflicts gracefully.
- Professional Growth: Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Technology: Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
Key Attributes of an ECP Teacher:
- Caring: Active listener with a genuine concern for students’ emotional and physical well-being.
- Fairness and Respect: Treats every child equitably, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
- Motivation: Strives for excellence and provides meaningful feedback to students.
- Dedication to Teaching: Continuously seeks growth opportunities and new instructional strategies.