Preschool Teacher
$40,476,800–$60,715,200 year
On-siteBuena Park, California, United States
Job Summary
Create and implement developmentally appropriate curricula connected to children's interests while maintaining intentional, enriched learning environments for infants through school-age students. Provide excellent customer service by establishing authentic connections with families, schools, and the community team. Ensure children's safety through constant supervision, proper health monitoring, and immediate reporting of any incidents or hazards. Collaborate with fellow staff to deliver high-quality programs and manage physical demands including lifting equipment up to 15 lbs and adapting to various terrains and heights. Work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm in indoor and outdoor settings.
Required Qualifications
- 24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better, plus 16 general education units
- AA degree or higher in ECE, CD, or related field from a nationally accredited college
- Teacher Permit or above issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- 2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group
- 1 year of experience supervising adults or equivalent adult supervision units
- Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families
- Effective organization, time management, curriculum, and assessment documentation (lesson plans, portfolios, and anecdotal notes)
- Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment
- Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification
- Bilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needs
- Be physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age, meeting all their needs and ensuring their safety
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines; report any health & safety issues or incidents to management, and remain calm if providing first aid (as needed) during emergency situations
- Be comfortable with occasional loud noise in our outside the classroom during activities
- Be comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Push, lift, carry, and hold various objects up to 15 lbs. - by individual or team effort - such as equipment carts, emergency back packs, food coolers, classroom furnishings, and other similar program materials
- Work inside the classroom or outside the room in all weather conditions which are safe for children
- Traverse various terrains (grass, blacktop, dirt) and heights (ladders, playgrounds) depending on the school outdoor environment
- Adapt to the physical level of children (i.e. sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting) for activities and problem-solving interactions
- Supervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks
- Be on time and present on a regularly scheduled basis
- Maintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments for children
- Visually inspect environment for hazards to children; identify hazards and implement preventative actions (i.e. set up cones to limit play area) to maintain a safe environment for children
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group is preferred
- 1 year of experience supervising adults or equivalent adult supervision units if preferred
- Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification is preferred
- Bilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needs
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