Preschool / Early Education Aide / Floater (San Francisco)

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year. Learning is a part of everything we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach—it is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world.

About the role

La Scuola International seeks a Preschool Teacher’s Aide / Floater. This is a supporting role expected to provide the highest quality, developmentally appropriate educational support for children. Applicants should be interested in learning about the Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework, and Italian Language Immersion. Ideal candidates are collaborative, proactive, flexible, solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators, and curious learners who will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic environment.

The teacher’s aide will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child
• Perform required care-giving activities (i.e., feeding, toileting, changing diapers, dressing, etc.)
• Supervise children at all times inside and outside the classroom
• Assist the teachers in implementing positive guidance with each child
• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development activities as needed/requested
• Provide coverage of classrooms during breaks, planning time, etc.
• Assist teachers during transitions to get children ready for meals, activities, nap, etc.
• Clean classroom environment and common areas such as bathrooms and outdoor play areas in accordance with program goals and philosophy
• Clean toys and educational materials
• Set and clear tables for meal and snack time
• Organize art supplies and classroom materials
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Other duties as requested

Requirements

• Nurturing personality, creativity, excellent multitasking skills
• Enjoy working with children, including those with mild learning differences
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team and in a collegial, collaborative environment
• Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our community
• Experience working with young children preferred
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency
• Interest in completing Early Childhood Development Education courses preferred
• 4 core classes of Early Childhood Education (ECE):
  • Introduction to the Field of Child Development (3 units) CDEV 65
  • Child Growth and Development (3 units) CDEV 53
  • Child, Family and Community (3 units) CDEV 67
  • Curriculum for Young Children (3 units) CDEV 66

Benefits

• Full benefits, including medical and dental coverage
• Group life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Sick leave, PTO, paid holidays, vacation days
• Daily warm lunch

Pay

$22 - $26 per hour, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Start date: August 1, 2026