Role:Center Teacher (3 Month contract)
Team:Child Development
Scope:Individual Contributor
Reports To:Classroom Manager
Years of Experience:2+
Location:Ventura, CA
Age Group:Infants (0-2), Preschool (2-3.5), Pre-Kindergarten (3.5-5), Kids Club (5-9)
COVID-19 Vaccinations:Patagonia requires all employees to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
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Patagonia’s mission and values are put into practice every day throughout our child development centers.
A center teacher is providing coverage for classroom teachers in the infant, preschool and in Ventura only, school age programs. The Center Teacher is responsible for all aspects of care for children ages 2 months to kindergarten, or in Ventura children up to 9 years old. When in ratio, the Center Teacher steps in as a fully functioning member of the teaching team. Daily responsibilities of this role include: transportation of school age children in Ventura, stocking center supplies/groceries, physical caregiving, implementation of age appropriate, individualized curriculum, facilitating supportive relationships with children, parents and colleagues; and assisting in classroom parent communications such as newsletters and Educa updates.
What You’ll Do
The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:
Classroom Management and Practices
The learning that takes place at our Child Development Centers extends beyond the four walls of the classroom. Our children are immersed in emergent curriculum and outdoor exploration that fosters curiosity, joy, and self-expression.
Communication Skills
The staff at the Child Development Centers are responsible for building meaningful relationships with children, families, and their coworkers. We believe transparency, professionalism, and empathy are critical in sustaining these bonds.
Physical Requirements
The educators at the Child Development Centers are responsible for the health and safety of their students as well as hands-on caregiving. Please review the physical requirements to ensure you are qualified to perform all job duties and that any accommodation issues you have could be addressed.
Who You Are
Our staff at the Child Development Centers are a diverse group of educators who bring authenticity, experience, and passion to their job every day.
Experience You Bring
We are seeking educators who are dedicated, life-long learners and practitioners of early childhood best practices.
Preferred Experience
Employee Conduct
We are a strong community of educators, staff, parents, and children. It is the responsibility of every employee to create safe, professional work environment.
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Patagonia requires all employees who enter a Patagonia owned or operated facility or who physically interact with others as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment, subject to exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs, or medical reasons.
Equal Employment Opportunity
