Teacher

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for child care in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the center.
• Gearing the program to the needs of individual children, with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents, and individual styles and paces of learning.
• Considering individual children in relation to their cultural and socio-economic background.
• Treating children with dignity and respect.
• Helping children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the child care room.
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff
• Attending all staff meetings. Planning and implementing one staff training meeting each year.
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
• Implementing methods for effectively utilizing the services of child care assistants.
• Planning and implementing methods of establishing a positive liaison with children’s parents and caregivers
• Conducting parent/caregiver conferences on children’s adjustment and behavior.
• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
• Assisting in public-relations events sponsored by the center

Qualifications

• Education:
  • 12 units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
  • California Child Development Teacher Permit or ability to obtain one.
• Experience:
  • Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
  • Familiarity with early childhood education best practices.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
  • Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for working with young children.

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and sit on the floor for extended periods.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for working with young children.