Preschool Teacher

Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School – the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Italian language immersion school in the world – serves the Bay Area with two San Francisco campuses (Preschool - Grade 8), one in Silicon Valley (Preschool - Grade 3), and a campus opening in the 2026-27 school year in Milan, Italy. 

Learning is a part of everything that 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. To learn more, please visit us at https://mi.lascuolainternational.org 

La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

Position Overview 

La Scuola International School seeks experienced and passionate Preschool School teachers for the upcoming school year.

We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the Reggio Emilia Approach and International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework. Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based, bilingual (English and Italian) curriculum. Collaborative, proactive and flexible solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic learning environment. 

The teacher 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. 

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Set educational and developmental goals for the children in the classroom, both as a group and individually;
• Prepare the environment (indoor and outdoor) thoughtfully every day so that it supports those objectives;
• Plan (progettazione) and carry out appropriate daily curriculum and long-term projects to further support those goals;  
• Assess and document the group dynamic, as well as individual developmental progress toward group and individual goals is required;  
• Effectively communicate with staff and parents; a weekly bulletin (Momenti) describing classroom activities is required for all classes. The weekly bulletin will also explain why the described activities are chosen and what children are learning through them.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Familiarity and ability to plan curriculum within the Reggio Emilia Approach, Language Immersion models and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum framework or inquiry/project-based learning;
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that prioritizes reflection and fosters growth as the school continues to evolve;
• Ability to be open-minded, creative and curious learning in relationship with colleagues and students alike; 
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal, and ability to present in public to both parents, colleagues and other educators;
• Strong time management skills including consistent attendance, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines and participation in school life; 
• Ability to find joy in working with all children and finds ways to differentiate learning and connect across learner profiles; 
• Dedication to being an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community, contributing collaboratively within an internationally diverse team and learning environment; 
• Ability to work well within a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment;
• Passion for the school’s mission and values in addition to the curricular focus;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency;
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and / or Child Development Certificate, or 5+ years experience working with children required;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching in preschool preferably in a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment. Language Immersion and  International Baccalaureate (IB) experience is a plus; or 5+ years experience working with children.

Location:   Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy 

Start date: August 1, 2026

Additional Information

Candidates must be authorized to work in Italy.  Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in Italy.

Final candidates will need to pass Background Clearance (Fedina Penale) and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test and other immunization records.

How to Apply

Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration. 

As part of the interview process, you can expect to meet with our Human Resources team and Assistant Head of School as well as the Hiring Manager, in most cases the Division Director.