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Applying for Position:
Pre-K Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater Los Angeles area is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to begin August 2025.

Qualifications 

  • A Bachelor's / Master's degree in Early Childhood Education 
  • A passion for working with younger students 
  • A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience at the early childhood level 
  • Experience teaching literacy and mathematics at the early childhood level 
  • Experience in supporting students social and emotional development 
  • Experience with the following curricular and social-emotional learning frameworks preferred: Responsive Classroom, Singapore Math, Fundations and Heggerty. Interested candidates may inquire further about curriculum. 
  • Familiarity with technology integration practices for teaching and learning 
  • Experience in supporting students' digital documentation of learning  

Responsibilities 

  • Design and implement an age-appropriate, play-based curriculum and activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for children ages four through five;  
  • Help children learn routines and expectations within the classroom and during outdoor activities;  
  • Plan and facilitate whole group, small group, and 1:1 instruction; 
  • Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues about the social, emotional, and academic qualities of students; 
  • Write bi-yearly narrative reports for each student updating families on student progress; Write daily newsletters home; 
  • Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year; 
  • Engage in professional development to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at the school. 

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

Deciding to Apply

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About CalWest Educators Placement

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