POSITION:           EARLY CHILDHOOD - KINDERGARTEN PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER 

                              AND AFTER CARE COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO:      DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

St. Matthew’s Parish School’s Early Childhood Program is looking for a talented early childhood educator who is passionate about working with preschool- kindergarten age children. We believe young children gain a sense of their identity and self-worth when they explore at their own pace and experience success at their developmental level. Learning at this age is through experiential interactions with materials, ideas, and other people. Play is one of the major ways in which young children learn about the world around them. Through play, children learn about language, develop intellectual concepts, build social relationships and understandings, strengthen physical skills and deal with stress. Children foster independence, strengthen skills, and master concepts through learning experiences that feature. Our program nurtures growth in all areas of human development: cognitive, physical, personal-social, creative, and spiritual. We respect each child’s pattern of development, recognizing the uniqueness of each young person while creating a supportive and caring peer group and school setting. During this time and as always, we are focused on the health and safety of our community. If our philosophy and values are a fit for you, we encourage you to apply. 

The Physical Education Teacher (“PE”) and After Care Coordinator (“AC”), will lead Physical Education classes for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students and oversee and manage the Early Childhood After Care program.  The After Care portion of this role is fully responsible for overseeing all students who stay for After Care and implementing fun activities in a safe and caring environment. They will supervise and run a well-thought-out and organized Physical Education program for our youngest students, teaching them how to care for their bodies and develop their gross motor skills. The PE Teacher/AC coordinator will ensure the children’s safety and well-being at all times including cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining an organized environment, helping children with after school care, routines, and communicating with parents regarding After Care as necessary. 

COMPENSATION

$71,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience

EXPECTED HOURS

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Faculty Meetings are on Monday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Occasional evening events (e.g., Back to School Night)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is an exempt position. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes, but is not limited to a national medical and dental insurance plan, life insurance, short-term, long- term disability, life and retirement plan (up to a 9% match). 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All school personnel must successfully complete a fingerprint background check through Live Scan and provide current tuberculosis clearance. 

The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools, and is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility preferred
• Coursework in early childhood education or child development, 12 credits preferred, but will accept 6 units, if currently attending school
• Site Supervisor preferred
• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with the school's philoso­phy and policies as stated in the Preschool Parent and Employee Handbooks
• Assist and take initiative in the following:
  • The supervision of children indoors and outdoors to ensure their safety and well-being, moving with children as they change location (maintenance of a clean and safe environment, including the staff lounge, classrooms, and schoolyards)
• Meet the maintenance needs of the individual child (e.g. feeding, diaper-changing, toilet training, hand washing, nose care).  Plan and provide snacks/nutrition in accordance with the school's policy
• Plan and conduct an effective, developmentally appropriate physical education program to meet the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child – in the classroom, outside and in both small-group and large-group activities
• Communicate thoughtfully and professionally with parents and colleagues regarding curriculum, students, and development issues, verbally and in writing when necessary
• Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure, along with an atmosphere of support and safety to encourage children to experience and acquire new skills
• Work collaboratively with the Physical Education Team, the Early childhood teachers and the Kindergarten teaching and specialist team
• Independently run the Early Childhood After Care program from 3:00-5:00 pm and maintain attendance records 
• Provide positive guidance to help children develop self-control
• Confer with the principal, school counselor, and teaching partner to resolve student issues
• Communicate effectively and cooperate with other staff members
• Become familiar with routine paperwork
• Able to respond quickly when a situation warrants immediate action
• Proficient in technology, adept at learning new skills and effectively utilizes technology for planning and administrative functions
• Must be at least 18 years of age