Join the incredible educator team at our nationally-recognized Reggio Emilia-inspired childcare center!
GeoKids is committed to providing the highest quality of care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and we're looking for caring, team-oriented teachers to add to our special community.
Minimum qualifications:
Our educators have the ability to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental stages and needs of young children and support them in a gentle and nurturing manner;
* Participate as a member of our community and teaching team in which collaboration, dialogue, and exchange are practiced values;
* Value parents as important partners in the work of the school by maintaining frequent contact and have the ability to work with them in the classroom;
* Bring a willingness to learn and grow with other members of the school community by participating in staff development opportunities
Salary & Benefits
GeoKids offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and years of experience in the field.
Members of our educator team receive regular professional development opportunities as well as benefits, plus the opportunity to learn and grow alongside experienced co-teachers and community parents.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Rates: $29.40 - $33.45 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
jobs@geokids.org
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nichole@geokids.org
Category: Educators/Classroom
Type: FT
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Salary: 29.40 - 33.45
Posted On: March 17th, 2025
Website: https://www.geokids.org/jobs
GeoKids Early Childhood Development Center is a nationally-recognized, NAEYC-accredited cooperative childcare center and preschool for children ages 3 months to 5 ½ years. GeoKids is open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, year round.
GeoKids was founded in 1987 by a group of parents who worked at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) campus. Since then, GeoKids has become one of the most celebrated early childhood programs in the region, offering a wonderfully supportive, play-based learning environment for local families and educators.
At GeoKids, we believe children are competent and capable, and deserving of dignity and respect. Our environment and curriculum reflect our values of community, perspective, participation, curiosity, empathy, and joy. Our goal for the GeoKids community is a lifelong commitment to joyful inquiry, courageous compassion, and thoughtful participation.
Our philosophy is greatly influenced by the child care centers in Reggio Emilia, Italy and by the work of notable early childhood educators and theorists such as Magda Gerber, Maria Montessori, Lev Vygotsky, Loris Malaguzzi. Through emergent, play-based curriculum and a focus on social-emotional problem solving, we encourage children to be active participants in their learning. Our positive discipline approach focuses on life skills and “strong hearts.”