Educator
Educator-POCS
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“Educator - POCS at Educator. Skills: Early childhood education, Anti-bias education, Emergent curriculum, Child development. Create safe and inclusive environments. Partner with families”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance child-centered learning; Uphold school's foundational values; Foster children's social-emotional development; Foster children's inquiry; Foster children's play-based exploration; Advance a cohesive program; Advance a relationship-based program
Industry & Context.
Occasional night hours, Occasional weekend hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Support and implement school's philosophy, Engage with children respectfully, Maintain safe learning environments, Observe and document children's behavior, Collaborate with colleagues, Communicate professionally with families, Supervise and support adults, Participate in staff meetings, Participate in school events, Comply with licensing policies, Report to supervisor
Nice to Have
Experience in early childhood education, Knowledge of anti-bias education, Familiarity with emergent curriculum, Experience with peaceful conflict resolution, Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice
What You'll Do.
Create safe and inclusive environments
Partner with families
Foster children's development
Support inquiry and exploration
Advance child-centered learning
Uphold school's values
Implement established classroom practices
Oversee instructional responsibilities
Oversee caregiving responsibilities
Oversee family engagement responsibilities
Coordinate yard operations
Plan and facilitate learning experiences
Maintain consistency of practices
Support coordination of daily operations
Support consistency in routines
Assume temporary coverage responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with fellow educators; Partner with school leadership; Partner with families; Collaborate with colleagues; Work with colleagues
Communication Scope
Family communication; Professional communication
Full Job Description
**Job Description:** **_POSITION SUMMARY_** Educators at the Pacific Oaks Children’s School (POCS) play a critical role in delivering high‑quality early childhood learning experiences grounded in anti-bias education, emergent curriculum, peaceful conflict resolution, and developmentally appropriate practice. This position supports the core mission of POCS by creating safe and inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments, partnering with families, and fostering children’s social‑emotional development, inquiry, and play-based exploration. Educators contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of practices that advance child-centered learning and uphold the school’s foundational values. The role exists at four progressive levels (I, II, II+, and III), reflecting increasing breadth of responsibility, professional judgment, and leadership influence. These levels align with a tiered framework of decision-making and instructional autonomy: * **Educator I.** A foundational practitioner role focused on implementing established classroom practices with direct guidance and support. Decisions are made with close supervision, following defined routines, safety standards, and curriculum frameworks. * **Educator II.** An experienced educator role overseeing more complex instructional, caregiving, and family engagement responsibilities with moderate autonomy. Decisions are made independently within established parameters and rely on strong pedagogical judgment and collaboration with colleagues. * **Educator II + (Senior Educator).** An advanced practitioner who bridges classroom expertise and emerging leadership. This role demonstrates readiness for program leadership by independently planning curriculum, coordinating yard-level operations, and providing consistent mentoring to junior staff. Decisions involve high-level professional judgment regarding instructional strategy and daily yard flow, operating with increased autonomy while preparing for the f
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