Preschool teacher at the Garden School

Marin Art and Garden Center is a special gathering place that celebrates learning, growth and the beauty of nature; a place to be inspired, educated and entertained—or to just be. Our vision is to create a sense of pride and connection among the people of Marin—and beyond—in this thriving gathering place of inspiration, growth and celebration.

The Center operates the Garden School, which won the Marin Independent Journal’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Preschool in 2019. The Center is seeking an experienced education professional to be a Primary Teacher for the program. The Garden School preschool serves children 2-5 years old in a multi age, shared classroom setting. The school fosters independence in children by teachers who strongly believe in being observers first. All teachers in the Garden School work together to create a classroom that is set up for child success and to create a program that evolves with the children. Teachers who enjoy collaboration and creating meaningful relationships with children will thrive at the Garden School!

Reporting to the Garden School Director, the Primary Teacher provides daily care and planned curriculum activities for the children in their primary group. While the Primary Teacher is responsible for their own age group, each teacher is also expected to interact and form relationships with all children enrolled at the school. The Primary Teachers also work to take full advantage of the Center’s beautiful 11-acre grounds of the Marin Art and Garden Center!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Implement and assist in planning a nature inspired and emergent curriculum that is culturally diverse and that aligns with the Center’s mission, vision and values while also being age appropriate

· Assist children with diaper changing and potty training and communicate with parents

· Ensure children are supervised at all times

· Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable and welcome

· Create a space where diversity, inclusion and equity are talked about and acted on daily

· Track children’s progress through daily applications, and/or other tools

REQUIREMENTS:

· 2+ years of experience working with young children in a school setting required

· Experience working with toddlers and/or twos strongly preferred

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

· Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field preferred

· At least 12 ECE units required

· Pediatric CPR/ First Aid Certificate preferred

· Knowledge and understanding of child development for children 2-5 years old

· Knowledge and understanding of DAP and emergent curriculum

Teaching Pyramid training or knowledge strongly preferred

To apply for this position, please send a resume with a cover letter. Please no phone calls or walk-ins.

Marin Art and Garden Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.