POSTED MAY 2007

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Do you have great initiative? Can you work with very little supervision, get along with other teachers and build great rapport with parents? Do you take great pride in maintaining a clean and beautiful classroom? If you do, we want you!

What we offer

  • A competitive starting salary to start, depending on qualification with further increases based on performance
  • Beautiful classrooms with new equipment
  • Large comfortable teachers lounge with sofa, giant screen TV/VIDEO, Lunch table, Magazines, Refrigerator, Kitchen Sink, Microwave and separate toilet facilities
  • Close to a large choice of restaurants
  • Close to movie theatres and other entertainment
  • A fun working environment
  • Fully stocked teacher cabinet with teaching material

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Care for children from the age of 2-5 years
  • Follow school curriculum
  • Ensure that classroom materials are kept in good condition
  • Maintain a clean, neat and orderly classroom as per the checklist provided by the school
  • Maintain a professional appearance
  • Develop and maintain a professional attitude with co-workers and parents
  • Arrangement for and assistance with medical and dental care
  • Properly store and distribute medication
  • Maintain rules for the protecting of children
  • Superve children’s schedules and activities for the protection of children
  • Monitor food intake or special diets
  • Follow government prescribed childcare guidelines
  • Put the safety of children as the foremost responsibility
  • Administer CPR if necessary
  • Change diapers and maintain washrooms after each diaper change
  • Complete a written report of any injury however minor for any child under care at the school
  • On time attendance
  • Actively participate in Earthquake Preparation drills
Qualifications
  • Passed at least 12 Units in early childhood education or child development at an accredited or approved college
  • Qualify under the Health and Safety regulations which includes completing a complete physical test including a TB test if you have not already done so
  • Pass a Criminal Background Check for submission to the Department of Social Services
  • CPR training - We will send you for training at our cost if you do not currently have a valid CPR certificate
Special Skills

Preference will be given to applicants with qualified Montessori Teaching experience and good computer skills.

Line of Supervision

All teachers have ultimate responsibility to and answerable to the Director of the school. In an emergency or any situation requiring clarification all staff must contact the Director and owner/administrator of the school immediately.

How to apply?

Go to the Download Section of this web site

Download the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications Form (LIC 9095) and Personnel Record (LIC 501)

Complete both forms and then Call (626) 457-5927 and speak to Melina Petrosyan to set up a confidential interview. Please bring your academic qualifications, certificates, health checks, CPR Certificates and any relevant documentation



ATTENTION TEACHERS!

Send in your application even if you don't qualify for this position. We are affiliated with a 3 other schools in the La Canada/Flintridge area who are also looking for dedicated teachers and teacher trainees.

Earn While You Learn

If you are taking early childhood education classes and would like to gain some experience by working for a couple of hours per day while you attend class, call us!

  • We offer a basic salary PLUS
  • Hands on class-room training
  • Montessori Self Guide study books
  • How to Prepare Lesson Plans
  • Tips on organisational skills in the classroom
  • In house tests with a Certificate on completion
  • Job placement assistance provided you have completed our program and met our standards

Contact
Melina Petrosyan
Director
Angels Montessori Preschool Inc
Alhambra CA 91801
Tel : (626) 457-5927