We are hiring!

School Overview:
Established in 1956, Santa Clara Parents Nursery School (SCPNS) is one of Santa Clara’s oldest cooperative nursery schools. With a proud commitment to developmentally appropriate learning, SCPNS offers an engaging, play-based program for children ages 2 to 5. As a nonprofit, parent-participation preschool, SCPNS is dedicated to building strong family partnerships and a supportive learning community.

 

Job Summary:
SCPNS is seeking a caring and energetic Teacher’s Aide to support our preschool classrooms during scheduled school hours. Aides work alongside the classroom Teacher to assist with daily routines, transitions, and meaningful play. This is an hourly, non-exempt, part-time position. Specific hours are determined annually based on enrollment and program needs. Participation in staff meetings and in-service training is also required and paid.

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If you meet the qualifications outlined in Title 22 of the California Community Care Licensing Division, you may also be eligible to substitute as a Teacher on an as-needed basis. Substitute teaching assignments will be compensated at the teacher rate only with prior approval by the SCPNS Director and as allowed by the program budget.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma

• 6 ECE/CD units required (or in progress); additional coursework preferred

• Valid CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date)

• Prior experience working with children in a preschool or child care setting preferred

• Must pass a physical exam, TB test, background check (Live Scan), and meet immunization requirements

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the classroom Teacher with daily routines, transitions, and supervision of children

• Set up and clean up classroom activities as assigned

• Support children’s play and learning with curiosity, respectful engagement, and open-ended materials

• Model pro-social behaviors and self-help skills

• Assist with toileting and diaper changes in accordance with licensing and health regulations

• Maintain a warm, professional, and inclusive classroom environment

• Attend and participate in required staff meetings and in-service training days (as outlined in the annual staff schedule)

• Communicate and collaborate respectfully with teachers, children, and families

 

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to actively engage with children at their level, including kneeling, squatting, sitting on the floor, and moving quickly to support children in play and transitions. The Teacher’s Aide must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain visual supervision of children at all times.

 

Compensation:

• Hourly wage based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the SCPNS compensation policy and pay scale

• Paid sick leave, personal days, and health stipend available during the school year (as detailed in the offer letter, Compensation Policy,  and Employee Handbook)

• Paid holidays and additional paid hours as outlined in the Employee Handbook

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We would love to hear from you!

If interested, please send us your resume and brief description about your experience.