Preschool Teacher @ the Y - Antioch
$62,400–$79,040 year
On-site · Antioch, California, United States
Job Summary
Teachers are responsible for providing high-quality care and education for children from birth to 5 years old in a nurturing environment. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing curricula aligned with educational standards, facilitating learning activities, supervising children, interacting with families, conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences, and maintaining a safe and organized classroom. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, relevant Child Development permit, experience in Early Childhood education, and essential health and safety certifications.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level or above
- Successful completion of 12 or more semester units in Early Childhood Education
- Completion of 6 units of infant/toddler development with grade C or above
- 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher in Early Childhood Programs
- Pre-employment physical examination and TB clearance
- Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR
- LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in high stress situations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Bilingual or multi-lingual preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to communicate in English with proficiency
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