Preschool Teacher (Part-Time, School-Year Schedule)

School Overview: Established in 1956, Santa Clara Parents Nursery School (SCPNS) is one of Santa Clara’s oldest cooperative nursery schools. With a proud commitment to developmentally appropriate learning, SCPNS offers an engaging, play-based program for children ages 2 to 5. As a nonprofit, parent-participation preschool, SCPNS is dedicated to building strong family partnerships and a supportive learning community.

Job Summary: SCPNS is seeking a highly energetic and qualified Teacher to join our team part-time. This position includes regular weekly classroom teaching responsibilities during the school year, with opportunities for summer hours based on program needs and enrollment. Additional hours for preparation, required meetings, and school events are outlined in the employee's annual schedule and compensated accordingly.

Teachers may occasionally work in a Teacher’s Aide capacity. Any regularly scheduled TA hours will be paid at the aide rate. Substituting in a TA role may be paid at the teacher rate only with prior approval from the Director and as allowed by the program budget.

Minimum Qualifications:

• AA degree (or 60 units) including 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE)/Child Development (CD) units with core courses
• Understanding of and commitment to a play-based, developmental preschool philosophy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with staff and parents
• Current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification
• Must pass a physical exam, TB test, background check (Live Scan), and meet immunization requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of qualified teaching experience in a preschool classroom
• Knowledge of cooperative nursery school structures and enthusiasm for working with young children and their families

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 2–5
• Supervise and support parent volunteers in the classroom
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
• Maintain compliance with licensing and school policies
• Communicate with families regarding school policies, child development, classroom happenings, and parent participation expectations
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service days, and required school events (as specified in the annual staff schedule)
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and evening parent education events as assigned
• Serve as a role model and leader in fostering a warm, cooperative school culture
• Actively promote SCPNS’s mission, philosophy, and programs in the wider community

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to actively engage with children at their level, including kneeling, squatting, sitting on the floor, and moving quickly to support children in play and transitions. The Teacher must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain visual supervision of children at all times.

Compensation:

• Hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Paid sick leave, personal days, and health stipend available during the school year (as detailed in the offer letter, Compensation Policy, and Employee Handbook)
• Paid holidays and additional paid hours as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $38