JOB DESCRIPTION:

MISSION:

The Bay Area Kinder Stube (BAKS) is a German-language immersion preschool program dedicated to fostering support of the German language in the lives of children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. Our mission is to make German language development an integral part of the social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the child. The BAKS program seeks to stimulate language ability through play and theme-based preschool activities. The language of instruction and interaction with the children is exclusively German. BAKS does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race or religion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the supervision and oversee safety of the children, from the time of arrival to parent pickup, both inside and outside the building.
• Participate in providing instructional activities and opportunities that foster German language skills and encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Assist in planning and preparing classroom; provide a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
• Maintain open and cooperative communication with parents/caregivers and families.
• Assist in planning and implementation of cultural celebrations that are an accessory part of the program (Laternenfest, Christmas celebration, and a Mother’s Day celebration).
• Change diapers of younger children; support e?orts of the parent/caregiver in toilet training.
• Participate in administration of snack and supervision of lunch.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• In fulfillment of the mission of Bay Area Kinder Stube, the German language is to be used as the primary language of instruction with all participating children.

LINES OF SUPERVISION:

The Teacher reports directly to the Director/Teacher, who will aid and support the teacher in handling problems with particular children or parents/caregivers.

BENEFITS AND PAY

Hourly wage is competitive and depends on education and experience. Teachers who work a minimum of 21 hours a week are eligible to receive individual employee health benefits.

To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter to rabea@kinderstube.org

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual is eligible to hold the position of Teacher by fulfilling one of three scenarios:

1. Has completed 12 post-secondary Early Childhood Education units or equivalent quarter units at an accredited college or university and can show at least six months of work experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program.

a) The educational units specified above must include courses which cover the general areas of child growth and development or human growth and development; child, family and community or child and family; and program/curriculum.

b) Experience shall be verified as having been performed satisfactorily, at least three hours per day for a minimum of 50 days in a six month period, as a paid or volunteer sta? member under the supervision of a person who could qualify as a teacher or director under these guidelines.

2. Possess a current and valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with the appropriate age-level endorsement issued by the CDA National Credentialing Program, and have at least six months of on-the-job training and/or work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

3. Possess a Child’s Center Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing.

Unqualified or partially qualified applicants welcome if willing to complete ECE classes while working at Kinderstube.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• Is a speaker of German or can prove language skills through documentation of German language coursework at the post-secondary level. For a new hire teacher who is not yet fluent, they will be offered an online German course through the Goethe-Institute.
• Proof of a completion of or concurrent enrollment in Child & Infant First Aid and CPR classes.
• Complete a health screening prior to employment and take a tuberculosis test.
• Evidence of eligibility to work in the US. In the event that the candidate is not a U.S. citizen, provide evidence of eligibility to work in the U.S. (U.S. resident alien card (Green Card) or U.S. work permit).

About Bay Area Kinderstube

Bay Area Kinderstube (BAKS) is a full-immersion German-language preschool for children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years. Our mission is to make German language development an integral part of the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the child. Most of our children come from homes in which one family member speaks German. The BAKS approach embraces play- and theme-based learning in a mixed-age environment, with an emphasis on arts, music and community. Our goal is to foster confident, self-sufficient individuals who are caring and responsible. We are licensed to serve a maximum of 30 children per day. The School currently employs 2 full-time and 5 part-time teachers ensuring a 1:6 ratio throughout the day. BAKS is a unique preschool with a warm and open sense of community. Thanks to the mingling of many cultures and ethnicities, and the strong culture of volunteerism, the BAKS community is lively and engaged. The annual celebration of Laternenfest, a traditional German holiday, draws many families from beyond the school, creating a memorable neighborhood event. BAKS families can also participate in our semi-annual camping trip that is organized by volunteer parents.

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