Director​/ Teacher

Job Description

Scholars Academy seeks an enthusiastic and organized preschool teaching director to join our amazing team!

Scholars Academy, located in the heart of Evergreen Valley, offers the best-in-class learning experience for students ages 2-10. Founded in 1983, Scholars Academy is a nonsectarian private school that prides itself on providing a safe and nurturing schooling environment.

We are looking for a highly qualified individual who is eager to grow and expand our Preschool program and have a direct impact on our students, parents and staff members. This is a full time role (part time director and part time teacher) that requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaboration, ownership, flexibility, problem solving mentality and a “can-do” attitude.

We require this role to have 12 ECE units and Preschool admin units.

• Enforcing Preschool regulations and policies amongst students, parents and staff members
• Maintaining student and licensing required records
• Overseeing daily operations of the classroom and school, while proactively identifying new processes
• Developing, managing and implementing curriculum and educational activities including camps and specialty subjects
• Supporting students with daily activities (playtime, snacks, naptime, etc)
• Maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment
• Effectively communicating with students, parents and staff members (example: sharing student's progress)
• Participating in staff meetings and other school organized events
• Helping with front and back office admin responsibilities (drafting letters/memos/emails, updating internal documents, etc.)
• Ability to adapt and quickly pivot (example: sub for different classrooms)

• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
• Minimum of 1 year of director or similar role experiences
• Familiar with Preschool regulations and policies
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Covid-19 Vaccine required
• Strong computer skills (Gmail, Google docs, etc.)
• Ability to effectively prioritize work duties and adapt quickly
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player and collaborator
• Values being honest, compassionate and nurturing

• Competitive compensation
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits offered
• Optional 401(k) matching available
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Ability to enroll your children at the school with discounted tuition

• $26-$30 per hour