Apply on
Westwood Presbyterian Church Preschool was founded in 1960 as a community outreach mission of the church and comes under the authority of the church Session. We welcome children of all abilities, backgrounds, and cultures. We offer a thoughtful, dynamic curriculum, based on best pedagogical practices, that responds to the children’s interests and needs.
Our preschool is unique among church-related preschools in our commitment to being non-sectarian. Children and families of all faiths are welcome. We encourage the values held in common by all faith traditions and incorporate them in our everyday experiences for the children.
Our program serves children from 2 years to 6 years of age and currently enrolls 78/80 children. The new director will be joining the preschool at a very exciting time as it plans for a new building and an expanded program that will include an infant and toddler center.
The Curriculum Specialist will report to the Director assisting in the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the school.
Salary:
We are committed to paying a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and will discuss a salary range with qualified applicants. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and a 403B retirement plan.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree with a specialty in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent experience and State of California requirements for supervising an early childhood program
- Minimum three years teaching in a licensed child development facility preferably with experience with infants and toddlers
- Experience working with children from infants to 5 years of age
- Experience in budgeting and finance is appreciated
- Experience using Excel
- Ability to promote positive relationships with parents, community groups, and others
- Ability to establish constructive and supportive relationships with both children and adults
- Capacity to adapt to changing position demands
- Willingness to work within and to affirm the mission and practices of the Presbyterian tradition
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the staff schedule and ensuring coverage in classrooms
- Helping with the school’s social media presence
- Participating in Parent & Me program and children's curriculum
- Overseeing the yard and the curriculum planned by the teachers
- Overseeing the Extended Day curriculum and supervising the Extended Day staff
- Mentoring and guiding new staff members
- Promoting positive relationships with parents, community groups, and others
- Taking on supervisory duties in director’s absence
- Providing coverage in classroom as needed
- answering phones
- Other administrative duties as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $65,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 12 ECE units?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 7 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location