Hailey Villa-Brightman

• Collaborated with the lead teacher to establish a nurturing environment for enhanced learning
• Assisted in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Developed strong and lasting relationships with parents and children
• Maintained a safe and enjoyable environment for children, promoting appropriate behavior during playtime
• Supervised and organized summer camps, ensuring smooth operations
• Facilitated afterschool rest time effectively.
• Assumed responsibility to oversee classroom activities during lead teacher's absence
• Managed meal preparation for snacks and lunches
• Ensured compliance with Early Learning Division Licensing protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment.

• Developed an engaging, inclusive, and culturally diverse curriculum for children ages 3-5 following the principles of Waldorf pedagogy
• Created and designed a menu featuring nutritious snacks and hot meals
• Instilled a sense of respect and wonder for the natural world while guiding children on educational forest excursions
• Effectively communicate with caregivers to provide updates on social and developmental progress, as well as the child's general behavior and health.
• Organized and conducted biannual parent/teacher conferences
• Partnered with families to provide holistic support for children's development and individual needs
• Organize and conduct various parent meetings annually centered around child development research or Waldorf pedagogy.
• Organized various seasonal events including the Lantern Walk and Garden of Light, in partnership with the ECE Department.
• Performed admissions interviews and contributed to enrollment events.
• Mentored and collaborated with two classroom assistants
• Supervised teaching staff while resolving any issues that arose
• Ensured compliance with California's Community Care Licensing Laws for preschool operations
• Maintained organized and detailed student and employee records to comply with California Community Care Licensing regulations
• Oversaw immunizations records for new students and collaborated with caregivers to fulfill kindergarten vaccination criteria
• Conducted interview and hiring process with Pedagogical Director and Administrative Director to select high-quality teachers
• Attended weekly department, school faculty, and committee meetings
• Chaired Care Group, a committee supporting academic growth and development

• Created an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3-5 that was led over Zoom, which included circle time and story
• Offered a Home Support Program that supported families in cultivating a healthy and rhythmic home life
• Conducted weekly one-on-one calls with Caregivers
• Engaged caregivers through interactive online sessions, providing comprehensive curriculum information and leading discussions on the principles of Waldorf education and child development.
• Participated in weekly department, faculty, and committee meetings

• Ensured smooth arrangements for student sleeping accommodations.
• Oversaw the security of the entire school campus by locking up at 10:30pm curfew and ensuring a timely morning opening
• Responded to calls for emergency or aid from fellow students staying overnight on campus.
• Maintained open lines of communication with Program Director, Ken Smith, to promptly address any arising concerns.

• Modeled and promoted appropriate social behaviors, fostering healthy development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
• Organized and managed all aspects of the household schedule
• Supervised and provided support for homework and light tutoring
• Safely transported children to and from school, recreational activities, and healthcare visits
• Carried out duties pertaining to housekeeping and cleaning
• Prepared and served homemade, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children
• Performed various tasks including grocery shopping and picking up personal items for the family
• Provided childcare services domestically and internationally.
• Coordinated activities and plans for traveling domestically
• Provided the safety and care of four children in San Francisco while both parents traveled internationally on different occasions

The Hobart family's four children were at ages ranging from three to nine years old when I started caring for them.