Early Childhood Educator

Educators at the Hanna Fenichel Center team teach in nurturing, play, and inquiry-based environments, which meet the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs of young children. Our Mission is to create a community that supports each child’s growing sense of self and innate passion for learning through experiences that foster strong social skills, inquiry, and discovery. Teachers co-research topics with children and colleagues to create a curriculum that supports these dispositions for learning. Daily documentation, reflection meetings, and analysis of children’s experiences are used as tools to deepen and extend learning opportunities for children and adults.Preferred qualifications include:

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• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field 

• Two years of teaching experience in a social constructivist, inquiry-based environment

• Ability to develop and maintain close parent relationships

• Strong collaborative and communication skills

• Openness for feedback and self-reflection

• An innovative, curious, creative, and open mind

• Familiarity with the Reggio approach

• Excellent writing skills and computer literacy

• Experience creating documentation panels

Please visit our website at www.hannafenichel.com so you can learn about our school before applying. If interested,  write a cover letter that explains why you are interested in joining our team, your experience with the above qualifications, why you became a teacher, what are your passions outside of teaching, and what brings you joy. Please include your resume and send to julie@hannafenichel.com

Our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, gender, or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, hiring, and other school-administered programs. 

UCUC Preschool is currently hiring creative and dynamic Teachers to join our amazing teaching team for the school year.

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What makes UCUC Preschool unique?

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UCUC Preschool is a Reggio inspired part day enrichment program. Teachers at UCUC work together to create fun learning environments that help develop the whole child. We celebrate with our students as they gain new knowledge, develop confidence in their abilities and meet developmental goals. We build strong relationships with our families and delight in sharing about their child’s accomplishments though a variety of ways including newsletters, mobile apps and personal discussions. Our program closely follows the San Diego City Schools Academic Calendar.

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​UCUC Preschool serves as a point of community in the unique partnerships between home and school. The image of the child is our guiding point. We celebrate diversity and are committed to advancing justice and equity through our use of anti-bias curriculum.

Kindness, empathy, and respect serve as the cornerstones of our interactions and curriculum. The first five years of a child's life sees the most brain development. Careful observation, reflection, and interaction with children and their families guide teachers as they target the development of the whole child through California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks. Through our trusting partnership with families, the children at UCUC Preschool achieve their highest potential. Our dream is for UCUC Preschool graduates to shape the future as a diverse, caring, equitable, and democratic community.

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Schedule and Hours

• We follow an academic calendar: August 2021-June 2022

• Holidays closely follow the San Diego Unified School District Calendar

• Monday through Friday: Hours determined by Need

• Hours of Operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Position:

• Salaries are based upon level of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience

  • 2+ Years Teaching Experience (Preferred)

  • 1 Year Teaching in Early Childhood Education (Required)

• Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Skills:

  • Ability and desire to think critically and creatively about ideas and materials

  • Ability to work within a teaching team

  • Have basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use an I-pad

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • A love of learning through play and understanding of how to create developmentally appropriate learning environments

  • Understanding of Reggio philosophy and Project Based Learning

  • Friendly and Compassionate

• Background clearance or the ability to clear.

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Pay: TBD Based on Experience and Education

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Email your resume to preschool@ucuc.org