Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

Early Childhood Preschool Teacher Santa Barbara, CA 93105 $24.00 - $30.51 an hour - Full-time $24.00 - $30.51 an hour - Full-time Company Overview Storyteller is a dedicated early childhood education provider committed to offering high-quality, therapeutic programs that support children and families facing adverse challenges. Our mission is to empower every child and family we serve with the tools, education, and support needed to overcome adversity, thrive in our community, and build a brighter future. Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will create engaging learning experiences that promote childhood development and literacy education while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment. Your enthusiasm for working with children will inspire curiosity and support their growth across all developmental domains.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum of 12 units in ECE, including core courses. Minimum of two (2) years experience with preschool children in an educational environment, OR Child Development Teacher Permit, AND Ability to meet requirements of Community Care Licensing; pass and update as they required a general physical exam, TB test, fingerprint clearance, and First Aid/CPR certification. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to express and demonstrate appropriate early childhood principles and practices. Ability to maintain a pleasant, responsive, constructive attitude toward the children, parents and staff, understand the goals and needs of the children in the program; and establishes good working relationships with the families of participants. Knowledge of the needs of low-income, minority, and the availability of community services and resources to meet their needs. Ability to complete written reports and required documentation accurately. Knowledge of child development, curriculum planning, and behavior management. Fluency in speaking and writing Spanish and English is desirable. Ability to safely supervise and engage active children ranging from 18 months- 5 years old which involves but is not limited to: Circulating in the classroom and on the playground. Ability to run across a room/ playground to prevent an accident or quickly reach a student. Administer emergency first aid as necessary. Experience working with children with disabilities is desirable. Support Storyteller philosophy, goals, and objectives. Support and meet the requirements of CSPP, and Storyteller Programs.

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS

Plans and implements with a multicultural anti-bias curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of preschool children in accordance with the program philosophy and policies. Maintains a classroom environment consistent with child development and program performance standards. Attends regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings. Attends all work-related events, including in-service training and parent meetings, as assigned. Meets regularly with the team or the program director/site supervisor assistant to plan individualization of the curriculum. Responsible for large group time twice a week and a small group daily. Assist with the written documentation relating to a child's development, including anecdotal records, IEP/Profile, DRDP, ECERs, ASQs, CLASS, screenings, lesson plans, referrals, and documentation of home visits and parent conferences. Completes home visits and parental contacts as required by the program timeline (CSPP Requirements) Assumes responsibility for maintenance of required (CSPP) Program Records. Maintains confidentiality of records and information on families. Maintains a physically safe environment. Reports all unsafe conditions and hazardous materials. Provides daily ongoing communication with parents regarding their child's development, including during home visits and conferences as assigned. Communicates effectively with clients and program staff, both orally and in writing. Must be able to maintain good working relationships with other program staff. Must attend all pre-service and in-service training. Cooperates with the program director/site supervisor assistant in evaluating and improving the instructional program. Substitute for other classroom teachers when necessary. Performs related duties as required. Maintain educational requirements. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must stand; sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission-focused:

Commitment to our vision of a community where all children are safe, valued, and respected, and all families are supported to reach their highest potential.

Relationship-oriented:

Focused on supporting, motivating, and developing staff through leadership that encourages teamwork and collaboration.

Collaboration:

Understand the roles and contributions of all community sectors to mobilize resources through meaningful engagement within the organization and in the broader community.

Results-driven:

Dedicated to shared and measurable goals to fulfill Storyteller's mission.

Ethics:

Upholds our high integrity, honesty, and transparency values.

Pay:

$24.00 - $30.51 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have 12 ECE units?

Work Location:

In person