Evergreen Community School is a small (60 students), NAEYC-accredited, non-profit preschool in Santa Monica, California. We are a community of dedicated teachers and families committed to a progressive, social-constructivist model, learning together and embracing the world with compassion, creativity, wonder, and joy. Our staff is made up of 15 full-time teachers and administrators, including an atelierista and a pedagogista.
We are searching for a teacher for an opening in Fall 2026. This position is a full-time (40 hours per week), 10-month contract, mid-August 2026 through mid-June 2027. We’re looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and professional educators with previous classroom experience. Our classroom teachers work in teams of 3 co-teachers in the classroom, atelier, and outdoor environments. Knowledge of and a strong passion for social constructivist education are a must! We are seeking educators who initiate action with curiosity and intention, who value collaboration and innovative thinking, who have a passion for working with children, and who have a strong image of the child as competent, capable and worthy of respect. Our ideal candidate is flexible, friendly, values lifelong learning, is comfortable with feedback and has strong verbal and written communication skills. Competence with Mac programs, video recording and editing, and photography is essential.
Evergreen staff are warm, friendly, and dedicated to collaborative work. We are committed to professional growth both individually and as a group. Staff are encouraged to pursue their own personal passions, and often weave their interests into their work.
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