We have recently expanded our program, and are looking for top quality staff to fill the following positions:


Part-time Preschool Assistant Teacher, Bi-lingual in Spanish

We are a multi-language preschool in Santa Monica, serving children ages 2 – 6, and we are looking for a fluent Spanish speaking early childhood professional to join our team. 

 Candidates must have: 

-A minimum of 12 core units in ECE

-At least two years teaching experience

-Livescan and TB clearance prior to hire, as mandated by Child Care Licensing. 

-Native Spanish language skills. 

-Toddler experience a plus

Duties include: 

-Assist with planning an age appropriate curriculum for children ages 2-5. 

-Assist with planning and executing a strong language base curriculum in Spanish. 

-Prepare materials prior to children’s arrival. 

-Assist observe and document children’s progress. 

-Assist in assessing children’s development and plan for individual differences. 

-Assist in tracking children’s progress and set goals for growth and support. 

-Assist preparing and participating conferences to parents. 

-Maintain classroom appearance aesthetically presentable with children’s work. 

-Work collaboratively with a team of teachers. 

 A strong candidate: 

-Maintains professional conduct and has flexible personality in order to meet the demands of the position. 

-Is computer literate and resourceful. 

-Is knowledgeable of Child Development theories. 

-Is friendly, reliable, dependable, and a team player. 

-Is creative in the use of materials and presentation of curriculum. 

-Has excellent communication skills (personally, phone, written) 

-Is able to multitask and meet deadlines. 

-Has good rapport with parents and administration. 

Please email your cover letter with salary requirements and your resume to HR@Kigala.org  Thank you!


Spanish Bilingual Preschool Teacher Position

We are a multi-language preschool in Santa Monica, serving children ages 2 – 6, and we are looking for a fluent Spanish speaking early childhood professional to join our team. 

 Candidates must have: 

 -A minimum of 12 core units in ECE

-At least three years teaching experience

-Livescan and TB clearance prior to hire, as mandated by Child Care Licensing. 

-Native Spanish language skills. 

-Toddler experience a plus

-Experience with emergent curriculum are a plus. 

Duties include: 

-Plan age appropriate curriculum for children ages 2-5. 

-Plan and execute a strong language base curriculum in Spanish. 

-Prepare materials prior to children’s arrival. 

-Observe and document children’s progress. 

-Assess children’s development and plan for individual differences. 

-Track children’s progress and set goals for growth and support. 

-Prepare and present conferences to parents. 

-Deliver sensitive information to parents of children with special needs. 

-Maintain classroom appearance aesthetically presentable with children’s work. 

-Work collaboratively with a team of teachers. 

 A strong candidate: 

-Maintains professional conduct and has flexible personality in order to meet the demands of the position. 

-Is computer literate and resourceful. 

-Is knowledgeable of Child Development theories. 

-Is friendly, reliable, dependable, and a team player. 

-Is creative in the use of materials and presentation of curriculum. 

-Has excellent communication skills (personally, phone, written) 

-Is able to multitask and meet deadlines. 

-Has good rapport with parents and administration.

Please email your cover letter with salary requirements and your resume to HR@Kigala.org  Thank you! 


Bi-lingual Teachers

Kids Garden of Languages International Preschool (Kigala) is looking for bi-lingual pre-school teachers who are interested in joining our fun and energetic teach with a strong philosophy and focus on community.

If you …
•    are passionate about children’s early education and feel like every child deserves to be treated with respect and empathy, believe that social and emotional development are at the heart of a child’s overall early development,
•    have excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
•    share Kigala’s belief in the tried and true method of “Learning a Living Language” through immersion, by “learning through fun” in order to retain each child’s original joy of learning and give children the opportunity to express themselves, become better listeners, be more flexible in their thinking and more open to other languages and cultures


QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
•    Minimum 12 ECE units OR Equivalent credentials from other countries
•    Fluent in at least one of the following languages – German, Spanish, Italian.
•    Pass fingerprinting, TB testing.
•    Legal US residents (we do NOT sponsor!

Please email your cover letter with salary requirements and your resume to HR@Kigala.org  Thank you!


Office Assistant

Kids Garden of Languages International Preschool (Kigala) is currently seeking candidates for a part time (15-20 hrs/wk) Office Assistant Position with prior experience in preschool setting!

Job specifics include:

Communication:
•    Effectively supports and represents our Preschool staff (Individually/ Collectively) equitably and positively at all times.
•    Greets visitors and parents in a warm, friendly and professional manner.
•    Establishes rapport with parents and children.
•    Maintains an accommodating demeanor at all times when answering questions by phone or in person.
•    Effectively communicates a clear understanding of Kigala’s educational program as well as the business policy and procedures.

Office Management Skills:
•    Maintains a general awareness of parent, staff and children's needs.
•    Executes general office duties in a timely and professional manner.
•    Manages and executes Procare Software Program.
•    Successfully implements the enrollment process; with in a given time frame, processing enrollment forms, manage wait list, and works with director/staff with making classroom placements.
•    Provides parents with visible notification of any and all upcoming events, procedures, closures, etc.
•    Works well with Word, Excel, Procare, etc.
•    Quickbooks is a plus!


Please email your cover letter with salary requirements and your resume to HR@Kigala.org  Thank you!