https://careers.nais.org Latest NAIS Career Center Jobs Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:36:15 Z https://careers.nais.org/jobs/rss/22043663/early-childhood-educator https://careers.nais.org/jobs/rss/22043663/early-childhood-educator Los Altos, California, 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   Ventana is a Reggio-inspired, independent preschool - 5th grade school located in the beautiful Los Altos hills. We are seeking a preschool teacher who can passionately and joyfully support children’s play, exploration, inquiry, and creative and critical thinking. We promote experiences that build a child’s relationship with the natural world and use of materials as “languages” of expression. We practice inquiry-based teaching and learning at all levels and provide children with many experiences and materials to express and represent their thinking.  If you are interested in an inspired, co-learning, team-teaching experience, please consider applying. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Friday, for a total of 36 to 38 hours per week. 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 Qualifications  Bachelor’s Degree + in education or related field preferred Applicants must have at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in ECE/CD.  Fully qualified under California State Community Care Licensing Regulations.   3+ years of classroom teaching experience  We are looking for teachers who:  Demonstrate commitment to inquiry-based learning  Have a strong understanding of the Reggio-Emilia approach  Understand the importance of building relationships with children and families  Are reflective practitioners  Are flexible and creative  Successful candidates will be well-versed in the social-emotional needs of a diverse preschool population and able to collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.  Essential Job Functions Job duties include, but are not limited to:  Supporting learning inquiry and active student participation by developing age-appropriate project work through thoughtful reflection on student interests, passions, and dialogues  Maintain a Reggio-inspired classroom environment that is aesthetically pleasing, invites inquiry, and is child-centered  Supervising children at all times  Presenting daily provocations and activities to students to create a rich, joyful learning environment  Modeling Ventana’s Core Values  Providing well-written, consistent, and timely communications, using a variety of channels (i.e., email, in person)  Collaborating daily/weekly with co-teachers, specialists, and the Director of Early Childhood Education  Monitoring student progress through consistent observations and documenting their progress as needed Preparing written reports for each student once per year by the specified deadline  Preparing portfolios for each student at the end of the year  Facilitating a democratic community through classroom meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and a view of the child as ‘competent’ in both solving problems and contributing to solutions  Attending and fully participating in school-wide functions and admissions events  Benefits for employees who work more than 30 hours per week: ? Medical, Dental and Vision coverage ? Lay Employee Retirement Plan Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:56:01 -0500