Preschool Teacher

Description: About Us Peninsula Family Service (PFS) is a nonprofit organization that provides children, families, and older adults with the support and tools they need to realize their full potential. As one of the largest providers of infant, toddler, and preschool programs in the region, PFS also delivers services in financial empowerment, employment, and older adult support — ensuring that people at every stage of life have access to opportunities to thrive. Established in 1950, PFS has been a trusted community partner for over 75 years, dedicated to fostering stability, resilience, and well\-being for the individuals and families it serves. At PFS, our values guide how we serve our community and work together as a team. We expect every team member to demonstrate Ownership, Proactive Engagement, and a commitment to Continuous Learning and Adaptability. These values are grounded in a shared dedication to community, service, and collaborative teamwork. Job Summary The Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate and inclusive learning environment for children aged 3 months to 5years of age, if supporting School Age, you would work with children up to 12 years of age. The Teacher aide supports a comprehensive early childhood environment that promotes children social\-emotional, cognitive, language and physical development, while supporting family engagement and meeting state and federal regulations. REPORT TO: Site Manager JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non\-Exempt, Full\-timeESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Curriculum \& Instruction * Assist in planning and implementation of daily activities. * Prepare materials. * Prepare and support lesson plans and interactions for planned activities. * Provide documentation on observations of children and their activities. * Support children’s self\-help skills, independence, and problem\-solving abilities. * Incorporate early STEM, literacy, and social emotional learning strategi