Job Description

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year.

Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world. To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org.

Founded: 2002

Number of students: 465

Locations: San Francisco and Silicon Valley

La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the IB-PYP Early Years Curriculum within the Reggio Emilia philosophy
• Teach Preschool children ages 2-5 content encompassing a balance of elements. including: music (vocal and instrumental music), movement; dramatic and symbolic play; expressive arts and crafts; social-emotional and self-help skills; language and communication skills; listening, following directions and concentration; pre-literacy, pre-math, and pre-science concepts; and gross and fine motor coordination
• This will be in Italian and English
• Develop age appropriate curriculum that changes as class interests evolve, including appropriate daily curriculum and long-term projects
• Set educational and developmental goals for children, both as a group and individually
• Ongoing assessment and documentation of the group dynamic, as well as individual developmental progress toward group and individual goals
• Communicate with faculty and teachers regarding student development/issues, curriculum and other important information
• This includes parent conferences, and participation in school events
  

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Educational Sciences or a closely related field (or foreign equivalency)
• 24 months of experience teaching early childhood education
• Proficiency in Italian Language
• Able to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
• Requires DOJ Livescan clearance
  

Additional Information

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States. In addition, the final candidate will need to pass Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance, a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test/assessment and other immunization records.

To be considered for the position, please apply within and include your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and three professional references, including from your most recent supervisor(s).

Annual salary range is $59,000 - $62,000 per year.

To learn more, visit www.lascuolasf.org