Preschool Teacher Aide / Floater

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year. 

Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world. To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org. 

Founded: 2002

Number of students: 435

Locations: San Francisco and Silicon Valley

La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

La Scuola International seeks Preschool Teacher’s Aides / Floaters. This is a supporting role and is expected to provide the highest quality, developmentally appropriate educational support for children. Applicants should be interested in learning about the Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework and Italian Language Immersion. Ideal candidates should be collaborative, proactive and flexible. Solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic environment. 

The teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School. 

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Support the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child;
• Perform required care-giving activities (i.e. feeding, toileting, changing diapers, dressing, etc);
• Supervise children at all times inside and outside the classroom;
• Assist the teachers in implementing positive guidance with each child;
• Attend meetings, trainings and professional development activities as needed / requested;
• Provide coverage of classrooms during breaks, planning time, etc.;
• Assist teachers during transitions to get children ready for meals, activities, nap etc.;
• Clean classroom environment and common areas such as bathrooms and outdoor play areas in accordance with program goals and philosophy;
• Clean toys and educational materials;
• Set and clear tables for meal and snack time;
• Organize art supplies and classroom materials;
• Lift up to 50 pounds;
• Other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred;
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency;
• Interest in completing Early Childhood Development Education courses preferred;
  • 4 core classes of Early Childhood Education (ECE):
    • Introduction to the Field of Child Development (3 units) CDEV 65
    • Child Growth and Development (3 units) CDEV 53
    • Child, Family and Community (3 units) CDEV 67
    • Curriculum for Young Children (3 units) CDEV 66

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Nurturing personality, creativity, excellent multitasking skills;
• Enjoy working with children, including ones with mild learning differences;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment;
• Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community;
• Excellent attendance and punctuality;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community.

Start date:  August 1, 2025

Salary Range:  $22 - $26 per hour, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Benefits & Compensation

Full time positions receive generous compensation and benefits package, including medical, vision and dental coverage. The school also offers an Employer-Matched Retirement Account (up to 5%), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Commuter Benefits, Group Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, World Travel Assistance. Benefits may be available for employees who work between 20-29 hours per week with employees being responsible for 50% of the monthly premiums.

Other benefits include Personal Time Off, Paid Federal Holidays and School Closures, daily warm lunch while on site, Employee Referral Bonuses, Outstanding Professional Development and Mentorship throughout the year, Free Employee Childcare for students enrolled at La Scuola during Professional Development Days.

Additional Information

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Final candidates will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records.

How to Apply

Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration. 

As part of the interview process, you can expect to meet with our Human Resources team and Assistant Head of School as well as the Hiring Manager, in most cases the Division Director.