Bay Area Kinderstube: Preschool Teacher job opening
Job Title: Preschool Teacher (Full-time/Part-time)
Program: Bay Area Kinder Stube (BAKS) – German-Language Immersion
Ages: 2 to 5 years
We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified addition to our team. We would prefer to hire a full-time teacher but part-time options can be discussed.
The Bay Area Kinder Stube (BAKS) is a German-language immersion preschool serving children ages 2 to 5. Our mission is to integrate German language learning into every aspect of a child’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Through play-based, theme-driven activities, we foster natural language acquisition in a nurturing, inclusive environment where German is the language of instruction and interaction. BAKS welcomes all children, regardless of nationality, race, or religion.
POSITION
The teacher's job is to provide a safe and nurturing German immersion environment for children ages 2 to 5, fostering their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth through play-based and theme-driven activities. The teacher promotes German language development exclusively, encourages curiosity and exploration, and maintains open communication with families to support the school’s mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and ensure the safety of children from arrival to parent pickup, both indoors and outdoors.
- Offer instructional activities that promote German language development and encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving suited to children’s developmental stages and learning styles.
- Assist in planning and preparing the classroom environment to create a supportive space where children can learn and practice positive individual and group behaviors.
- Maintain open and collaborative communication with parents, caregivers, and families.
- Help plan and participate in cultural celebrations, including Laternenfest, Christmas, and Mother’s Day events.
- Change diapers for younger children and support parents/caregivers with toilet training efforts.
- Assist with snack distribution and supervise lunch periods.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Fluency in German (required) and ability to teach children aged 2 to 5 in German.
- Experience working with preschool-aged children in a classroom or daycare setting.
- ECE Units preferred but interested candidates can start ECE classes upon employment
- Eligibility to work in the US is a must!