Overview
Congregation Beth Sholom Family Preschool is a warm, relationship-based Jewish early childhood program serving children ages 18 months through 5 years old in San Francisco's Richmond District. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, Jewish values, and current research in child development, we believe children are capable, curious, and full of potential. We view the environment as the "third teacher" and believe learning emerges through meaningful relationships, exploration, play, and inquiry.
At CBS Family Preschool, we see each child as a unique individual with their own strengths, ideas, and ways of understanding the world. Teachers serve as researchers, collaborators, and guides, partnering with children and families to create responsive learning experiences that foster creativity, belonging, and joyful discovery.
We are seeking a nurturing, reflective, energetic, and collaborative Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators.
Why Join CBS Family Preschool?
At Congregation Beth Sholom Family Preschool, you will join a collaborative community of educators who value curiosity, creativity, reflection, and lifelong learning. We are committed to supporting teachers through mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and a culture of respect and belonging. Together, we strive to create an environment where children, families, and educators can thrive. Congregation Beth Sholom Family Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Responsibilities
- Build nurturing, responsive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Create a warm, engaging classroom environment that supports exploration, creativity, and belonging
- Collaborate with teaching partners to plan and implement emergent curriculum based on children's interests, questions, and developmental needs
- Observe, document, and reflect on children's learning through photographs, videos, written observations, and classroom displays
- Support children's social-emotional development through responsive caregiving, positive guidance, and relationship-based teaching practices
- Facilitate meaningful play experiences both indoors and outdoors
- Maintain developmentally appropriate practices that support the growth and learning of each child
- Provide support to families and foster strong home-school partnerships through ongoing communication and collaboration
- Ensure the classroom environment is clean, organized, inviting, and safe for all children
- Prepare and maintain classroom materials, provocations, and learning environments
- Assist with daily classroom routines, transitions, meals, toileting, and care needs while promoting children's independence
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing reflective practice
- Communicate effectively and professionally with families regarding children's development and classroom experiences
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in accordance with licensing regulations and school policies
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive, supportive, and inclusive school community
Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 ECE/CD units, including infant/toddler coursework
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching in an early childhood setting
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
- Experience with Reggio-inspired, emergent curriculum, inquiry-based, or project-based learning approaches preferred
- Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and values preferred
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Dependable, flexible, reflective, and eager to learn
- Current fingerprint clearance and TB clearance
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
