About this role
Job Title: English or Mandarin After-School Teacher
Company: Terra Mandarin Preschool (The Terra Schools)
Location: Mill Valley, California
Position Type:
• Part-time
• Hourly
• 5 days per week
• 2:45pm to 5:30pm (additional hours negotiable)
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated After School Teacher to join our team at Terra School in Mill Valley. International applicants are welcome to apply.
You will play a critical role in creating a positive, emotionally safe, and enriching environment for our preschool and elementary school students.
This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative team of educators that is making a positive impact on children’s lives and shaping the future of education.
Why work with us
Teachers are at the heart of our school. We are a multilingual private school that combines small class sizes, whole-child development, and nature-based learning in the beautiful SF Bay Area surroundings.
How we’re different:
• Small Class Sizes & Ratios: We offer ratios that are smaller than those found in traditional childcare centers. This fosters stronger and more intimate connections with children, families, and fellow educators.
• Holistic Child Development: Our project-based, Reggio-inspired curriculum, outdoor classroom, and social and emotional learning curriculum are centered around nurturing the multiple intelligences of each child.
• Diverse & Inclusive Community: Learn from a diverse and inclusive group of fellow educators, students, and families who value kindness. Over half of teachers and students are multi-ethnic, a third of families receive scholarships, and a third have lived abroad.
Job Responsibilities
• Support the program coordinator in ensuring supervision and safety.
• Co-lead and engage a group of 10 students in age-appropriate after-school snacks, activities, and free play.
• Join the snack rotation to prepare snacks for the children in the after school program.
• Implement compassionate and effective classroom and behavioral management strategies, in line with the Terra Schools’ values and Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Communicate openly and professionally with students, parents, school day staff, and after school staff.
• Foster a safe and emotionally supportive environment for all participants.
• Collaborate with the after school program coordinator and school site staff to strengthen the program.
• Adhere to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Employee Handbook or mandated by State or Federal regulations.
Minimum Requirements
• Experience working with preschool students.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate openly and professionally with students, parents, and staff.
• Kindness and empathy towards all individuals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in classroom and behavioral management.
• Passion for learning and youth development, particularly in the preschool and elementary school age range.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Clear background check (provided by the Terra Schools)
Ideal Requirements (a plus, but not required)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or in the process of obtaining one
• Basic proficiency in Mandarin, a plus but not required
• Ability to execute lesson plans that support the school day learning objectives.
About the Terra
The Terra Schools are a nature-based, Mandarin and English program for preschoolers in Marin. $19-$28/hour DOE