Substitute Assistant Teacher (Summer)

ABOUT US 

The Primary School is creating a new school model that brings together all of the adults in a child’s life, including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers, starting from a very early age. We recognize the entrenched racism that exists within our public systems and the unjust impact this has had on families of color. Our aim is that children and families most impacted by systemic poverty and racism receive the multidisciplinary support they deserve to be well, learn, and thrive. 

Long-term, we hope to create a game-changing model that can be replicated across the country. As we continue to learn and grow, we plan to share what we’ve learned and pursue policy and systems change on a local, state, and national level. We are supported by a growing coalition of philanthropic partners, building on the generous support of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Our approach has three defining characteristics:

• We start early. We start working with children as young as 12 months and provide full-time school starting at age three to reach them at a critical stage in development. 
• We partner with parents. We believe that when parents thrive, children thrive, so we support the wellness and growth of parents alongside the growth of their children.
• We integrate services. Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child’s full needs.

In 2016, we opened our flagship school in East Palo Alto, California, with our first class of four year olds. We have grown to serve over 400 children and their families through our Early Family Foundations program, parent wellness program, full-day preschool, and elementary/middle school, which will grow through eighth grade. In 2021, we opened our second site in the East Bay.

ABOUT OUR EAST BAY SITE 

We opened our second site with a founding class of four-year-old children and families who started preschool in August 2021, and continue to serve preschool students in our year round, full day school program. We also added an Early Family Foundations program in 2023. Drawing on key learnings from our first site, core components of the model include our parent program - partnering closely with parents throughout their child’s development and providing wellness programming for caregivers; our Early Family Foundations program - coordinating early developmental screenings and intervention services; and our medical home partnerships - working with existing health care providers in the community, including Kaiser Permanente in the East Bay, to coordinate care for children. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The ECE Substitute Assistant Teacher is a part-time position (on call) and it reports to the ECE Manager. It is responsible for supporting ECE classrooms. The substitute will support in various ECE classrooms, under the guidance of an exciting Lead or Associate Teacher. 

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (Summer)

Work Location: In-person 

Schedule: On-Call, M-F, 8:30-4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional delivery in large group, small group, and individualized formats under the direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher.
• Assist classroom management and behavior management strategies.
• Foster a love of learning through engaging, interactive activities. 
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have at least 12 ECE units
• You have experience serving a community similar to the East Bay
• You are adaptable and able to think on your feet
• Your work demonstrates a practice of creating transformative classroom culture for all kids. You are committed to social justice and take proactive steps to build an equitable classroom practice
• You have a deep commitment to all students
• You’re energized by the opportunity to join a growing school community and organization
• You have a parent- and family-centered mindset

A Plus If

• You have an understanding of early childhood education and child development
• You speak fluent Spanish or Cantonese/Mandarin
• You have ties to the San Leandro/San Lorenzo/Hayward communities 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

COMPENSATION

Compensation starts at $21 to $25/hr and is commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience.