For the school year 2024/25 and with a start date of August 1, 2024, we are looking for a committed
2nd Assistant to the Head of Preschool and Kindergarten
The 2nd Assistant to the Head of Preschool and Kindergarten is responsible for the success of the GISSV Kibili Preschool, Kindergarten, and extended care programs at the GISSV San Francisco location. They will plan, coordinate, and manage daily operations and some defined aspects of the Preschool/Kindergarten programs at GISSV San Francisco Campus and will ensure a caring
and a safe learning environment for the children. The 2nd Assistant to the Head of Preschool and Kindergarten also works as a classroom teacher in one of the Preschool or Kindergarten groups at the San Francisco Campus. The 2nd Assistant to the Head of Preschool and Kindergarten will work closely with the Head of Preschool and Kindergarten.
Qualifications:
- Completed studies as a childhood educator (B.A.) / early childhood educator (B.A) or state-certified educator
- Min. 2, ideally 5+ years of professional experience, ideally in a bilingual environment
- Min. 2 years of professional experience with leadership function
- Comprehensive skills for educational work with children aged 2 to 6 years
- Experience in didactically differentiated work in order to accompany and promote the individual development of children with knowledge, empathy and sensitivity
- Experience in the area of language work
- Experience in team leadership and parent work
- Experience abroad is an advantage
- Very good German and English language skills
Essential functions:
- Strong intercultural understanding
- Above-average commitment and flexibility
- High organizational skills and willingness to learn in fast paced environment
- Commitment to the conceptual development and evaluation of educational processes in kindergarten and general school development
- Multidisciplinary team experience and willingness to work cooperatively with colleagues, school management, parents and school board
- Exemplary and prudent behavior, characterized by willingness and awareness of responsibility
- Strong identification with and support of the mission and guiding principles of the GISSV
Location: San Francisco Campus
Pay scale: 10 administrative hours of a full-time position (see separate job posting)
FLSA Classification: non-exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.53 - $50.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person