Careers @ the Oaks

 

Interested in exploring the unique opportunity to educate at a local, parent-child workshop? Check out our available positions, whether it's full-time or part-time opportunities.

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PRESCHOOL TEACHER, AFTERNOON PROGRAM

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Description

Since 1947, The Oaks has been educating children and families in a cooperative morning preschool program setting accompanied by an afternoon program run by our staff. We are seeking a confident, caring, and creative Preschool Teacher to join our staff for The Oaks’ Afternoon Program.

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Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with the Head Teacher to ensure that the Afternoon Program provides a safe, nurturing, play-based, and inclusive learning environment

• Nurturing the spirit and curiosity of each child while supporting independence and community

• Using and modeling positive behavioral strategies and conflict resolution procedures

• Collaborating with staff to build child-centered, open-ended activities for the children

• Confidently communicating with caregivers and staff

• Working with the Head Afternoon Program Teacher to keep the school environment attractive

• Maintaining punctuality and regular attendance

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Current knowledge of child development tenets and familiarity with developmentally appropriate practice are essential requirements of the position. We encourage and support continuing education.

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On your first day, we'll expect you to have:

• ​Minimum of six (6) Early Childhood Education Units 

• At least one year of teaching experience in an early childhood program. Note: Equivalent experience as a parent in a cooperative preschool setting may be considered. 

• Adherence to and completion of all California Community Care Licensing requirements

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Bonus Experience:

• A demonstrated commitment to nature-based learning

• Fluency in Spanish

• Experience participating in a cooperative workshop environment

• Associate of Arts (AA) in Child Development, Early Childhood, Psychology, or Family Life Studies, with 12 ECE units and qualified to hold a Teacher Permit

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Benefits: $20-$23 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a health insurance stipend.

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Duration: One year (renewed on a yearly basis)

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Working Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. during the Santa Barbara City College calendar year (August 22, 2022 - May 30, 2023) plus 8-week Summer Program (8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) instruction.

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To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume to careers@theoakspcw.org.