Primary English Teacher

Responsibilities

• Work with children (ages 3 to 6 years) in Children's House.
• Follow the Montessori philosophy.
• Lead parent-teacher conferences.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers in the classroom.
• Willing to work in an environment that uses four different languages (Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and English).
• Communicate with administration about classroom duties and progress.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Physically able to work in an environment with low shelves and tables.
• Needs to be able to kneel, sit on the floor, sit in low chairs, etc.
• Must be able to work with multiple staff and children, under moderate stress levels.

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education. The equivalent in training/experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have at least 6 ECE units and be continuing in courses.
• AMI Primary certification. (AMS certifications will also be considered).
• A deep understanding of Montessori education.
• Fluent in English.
• Enthusiasm in working in an international school setting and collaborating with young children.
• First Aid certified is a plus.
• Ability to work and communicate with colleagues.
• Simple computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail, organization skills, and problem solving skills are desired.

Pacific Rim International School (PRINTS) is a multilingual, dual immersion, AMI Montessori school in the Bay Area, CA. The school has two campuses in San Mateo and Emeryville. PRINTS is dedicated to providing children with bilingual Chinese/English, Japanese/English, and Spanish/English Montessori education. Our focus is nurturing the whole child within a multicultural environment, supporting social, physical, emotional, intellectual, linguistic, aesthetic, spiritual and cultural development.