Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School – the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Italian language immersion school in the world – is serving the Bay Area with two San Francisco campuses (Preschool - Grade 8), and one new campus in Silicon Valley (Preschool - Grade 1).  Our mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future. Every day, it’s the students at La Scuola who ask provocative questions and lead their learning across languages, across cultures, and across subjects.  To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org. 

La Scuola International School is accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two  Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

We believe our community thrives through diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and realities. Only through a persistent drive to listen and learn from one another, create and promote equitable opportunities and to continue to reflect and evolve will we be able to establish systems which will address the needs of the one and the many.

We are interested in teachers with some knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and IB-PYP (IB Primary Years Programme). The position may begin immediately or for the start of the school year in August and will report to the Early Childhood Director at our campus in East Palo Alto.

Applicants should be strong team players and be very proactive and flexible. Final candidates need to be prepared for a teaching demonstration (or a video if they are overseas).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, or Child Development Certificate, or 2+ years experience working with children preferred;
• Experience working with young children;
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English preferred;
• Attendance of Early Childhood Education classes preferred;
• Assistant teachers will be required to complete a Child Development Certification during the first year of employment (some financial support will be provided).

Required Skills and Pre-requisites

• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach preferred;
• Some familiarity with IB-PYP Curriculum framework or inquiry/project based approach preferred;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Nurturing personality, creativity, excellent multitasking skills;
• Enjoy working with children, including ones with mild learning differences;
• Ability to work well in a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment;
• Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community;
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and a diverse community;
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

In addition, the final candidate will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records.

Estimated hourly rate: $26 - $47 / hour depending on credentials, qualifications and experience.

Position receives excellent benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage. The school also offers group life insurance, employer-matched retirement, long-term disability insurance and commuter benefits. Other fringe benefits include PTO, paid holidays, daily warm lunch and outstanding professional development.

To be considered for the position, please apply here with a letter of intent, a resume and a minimum of 3 references. More information about our school can be found here https://www.lascuolasf.org/. 

Non-Discrimination Policy

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at La Scuola will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. La Scuola does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, genetic characteristics, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, promotion, transfer and access to benefits and training. If you feel you may have been discriminated against on the basis of sex or would like more information, please contact Dani Sollberger, COO, by email or 415-558-9006 or by mail at 728 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.