Ventana School Hiring for Elementary Assistant Teacher Job at Los Altos, CA Full Time

At Ventana School, we believe in the infinite potential of the confident, curious child.

Children’s questions and perspectives are honored every day as our teachers engage their wonder and creativity.

We approach education this way because it nurtures engaged, intellectually curious individuals who are prepared to define their own success and contribute to the world in truly original ways.

ASSISTANT TEACHER POSITION – Elementary – 1st Grade

Seeking creative educators committed to inquiry and social-emotional learning.

School Overview

Ventana School is a Reggio-Emilia inspired school where learning becomes a joint venture between children and teachers. At all ages and grade levels, we practice inquiry-based teaching that encourages cross-curricular connections and critical thinking. Social-emotional learning is a vital part of our curriculum and approach. www.ventanaschool.org

Assistant Teaching Position

Ventana is seeking elementary assistant teachers to work in our elementary program (K-5th). Assistant teachers work collaboratively with a lead classroom teacher and a team of specialists. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with other enthusiastic and creative educators.

What makes teaching at Ventana different:

• Inquiry-based teaching with opportunities to create emergent curriculum

• Space and time to build relationships with students and teach social-emotional skills

• The Reggio-Emilia approach to education promotes the use of artistic disciplines to invite, and extend, learning at all age levels

• Focus on collaboration between teachers and across disciplines

• Administration that is committed to eliciting the perspectives of teachers

We are looking for assistant teachers who:

• Are proactive and engaged

• Take feedback well and are eager to learn

• Quickly build appropriate rapport with children

• Demonstrate commitment to inquiry-based learning

• Understand the importance of social-emotional learning

• Are reflective practitioners and take feedback well

• Are flexible and creative

Successful candidates will be well-versed in the social-emotional needs of a diverse school-age population and able to collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Professional Qualifications:

• Experience working with elementary-aged children preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Essential Job Functions:

All staff in our elementary program are expected to maintain a democratic, creative environment in which meaningful learning and personal growth are fostered through a variety of active learning experiences.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working with students one-on-one and in small groups, as guided by the lead teacher(s).

• Engaging students in active learning experiences around Ventana’s elementary curriculum

• Supporting learning inquiry and active student participation by collaborating with other teachers to develop age-appropriate project work through thoughtful reflection on student interests, passions, and dialogues

• Assisting in making learning visible by supporting the creation of documentation, as directed by the lead teacher(s)

• Facilitating a democratic community through daily Morning Meetings and Closing Circles, classroom meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and a view of the child as ‘competent’ in both solving problems and contributing to solutions

• Implementing classroom management strategies that draw on children’s strengths and participation

• Supervising, as assigned or requested, student unstructured time during recess periods

• Providing absence coverage for other teachers, as assigned or requested

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated. Masks are required. Weekly Covid-19 testing is mandatory for all staff members.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• elementary-aged teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location