Associate Teacher

Associate Teacher Position

Looking for an associate teacher for a progressive preschool in the Manhattan Beach area. We are only interested in candidates who have a passion for the field and meet all the requirements listed. We're looking for people who have chosen early education as their career, not just a job. You must love children; that's a given. But you also must love life.

We want to know your professional goals and help create the path that will allow you to achieve them, to grow beyond them. And even more so, we want to know your personal goals. Ultimately, a happy you makes for a happy kid, a happy parent, a happy place.

• All applicants must have a clear understanding of an emergent curriculum and a blended approach as well as the ability to work collaboratively.
• Associate Teachers must be open to working with all ages within our programming, genuinely resonate with our unique philosophy, and have an eagerness to grow within our school.

• 12 ECE units (B.A. or B.S. Preferred).
• 1 year of classroom teaching experience.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to bend, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.
• First Aid/CPR

• Support the teachers in daily classroom routines, enrichment, and curriculum implementation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Support diapering, potty-training, and hygiene needs.
• Model respectful, reflective interactions with children at all times.
• Foster positive peer interactions and support independent conflict resolution.
• Communicate professionally with staff in partnership with the Lead Teacher and team.
• Uphold Piper's community values and positive school culture.

• Lead with positivity and professionalism.
• Check email daily and communicate clearly with staff and Administration.
• Remain actively engaged with children—never leaving a child unsupervised.
• Follow all Piper policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Lift and move up to 20-50 lbs (35 lbs for toddler classrooms).
• Bend, crouch, sit, stand, and move throughout the day.
• Work indoors and outdoors and respond quickly in emergency situations.

• Hourly rate is based on experience and education.
• Sick Leave.
• Paid holidays after probationary period.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401K Plan.

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