Early Childhood Preschool Teacher at Acton Academy of Silicon Valley
Job Summary
Job Summary
Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Redwood City, CA 94062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Sounds exciting? First step: If you’d like to begin the process to apply for this world-changing opportunity, please email your resume to careers@actonsv.com Are you passionate about guiding children in their journey of lifelong learning while advancing your own personal and professional growth? Do you want to be part of a new, innovative school at the cutting edge of learner-driven education? Acton Academy Silicon Valley is part of the Acton Global Network reimagining education. We believe that each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world. Acton Academy Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Credentialed Preschool Teacher. We are looking for a curious and passionate individual ready to lead learners on their hero’s journey and guide them to explore, be curious and be authors of their education. Classroom and professional responsibility · Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times · Be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group · Work with the teaching team to set up and maintain the classroom · Maintain punctual and consistent attendance · Communicate frequently with parents professionally and respectfully. Areas of concern about children should be discussed with a co-teacher, associate teacher, and director but communicated to the parent by a teacher. Curriculum Responsibilities · Plan and implement an enriching curriculum for children as individuals and as a group. · Learn the Kimochis curriculum and weave its social language into daily communication with children · Work with a co-teacher/teacher’s aide, if applicable · Conduct two individual parent/teacher conferences twice per year with each family. · Attend Back-to-School Night and sc
Requirements / Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in child development * Child Development Associate Teacher * Child Development Permits * Child Development Teacher Permit * Child Development Master Teacher Permit. Approved schools, colleges, or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S.
How to Apply: If you think this could be your calling, we encourage you to apply! Send in your resume with which of the three age ranges you prefer to work to careers@actonsv.com. If there is an age range you absolutely don’t want, please also let us know.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in child development * Child Development Associate Teacher * Child Development Permits * Child Development Teacher Permit * Child Development Master Teacher Permit. Approved schools, colleges, or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S.
How to Apply: If you think this could be your calling, we encourage you to apply! Send in your resume with which of the three age ranges you prefer to work to careers@actonsv.com. If there is an age range you absolutely don’t want, please also let us know.
Comments and Other Information
What Makes This Role Different:
* No rigid curriculum - you’ll execute and create learning experiences that matter.
* Intentionality. No busywork. Meaningful work in a truly learner-driven environment.
* We value autonomy, creativity, and balance while working towards a shared mission
with defined excellence standards.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
* Is passionate about education and believes every child deserves to discover their best
potential and be equipped with the right tools and mindset for the modern world.
* Loves asking questions more than giving answers.
* Thrives in a fast-moving, experimental, purpose-driven environment.
* If interested in the lower elementary role, Montessori or Reggio background is a plus
Comments and Other Information
What Makes This Role Different:
* No rigid curriculum - you’ll execute and create learning experiences that matter.
* Intentionality. No busywork. Meaningful work in a truly learner-driven environment.
* We value autonomy, creativity, and balance while working towards a shared mission
with defined excellence standards.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
* Is passionate about education and believes every child deserves to discover their best
potential and be equipped with the right tools and mindset for the modern world.
* Loves asking questions more than giving answers.
* Thrives in a fast-moving, experimental, purpose-driven environment.
* If interested in the lower elementary role, Montessori or Reggio background is a plus