Lead Teacher (Infants) Early Development Services Seaside, CA Job Details Full-time $27.84 - $29.74 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Student supervision Spanish CPR Certification Teacher collaboration Early childhood education Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Classroom organization for children Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Child safety supervision Working with students Working with children with disabilities Associate's degree Classroom Teaching Multicultural competence in teaching Student safety monitoring Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• , read, and understand the program philosophy, mission statement, personnel handbook, job descriptions, and other related materials covering all positions at the center including his/her own.
• and perform general cleanup duties and organization of classroom to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly duties are complete; assist when optimal.
• the CACFP for your classroom; Ensure CACFP paperwork is completed at point of service and standards are met.
• necessary change to meet NAEYC accreditation standards.
• for reviews by Social Service Licensing, CDE Child Development Division, Food/Nutrition services, and Grant-seekers/makers.
• in assigned staff and team meetings, yearly in-service trainings, and off-site learning opportunities such as workshops or classes.
• and maintain children's indoor and outdoor environments that are nurturing, secure, safe; prevents accidents, illness; encourages play, exploration; promotes problem solving, learning, and growth in all developmental areas; reflects children's learning styles; and meets the needs of all children enrolled in the program.
• and implement curriculum for young children in areas such as self-concept, sensory awareness, problem solving, concept formation, physical/motor development, pre-literacy, and math skills, while being inclusive of children w/special needs.
• and implement appropriate, multilingual curriculum and environment.
• children's development, keep progress on each child enrolled in your program, as well as oversee progress records on all children enrolled in the classroom.
• with staff and parents to develop strategies for potty learning and other developmental milestones.
• and maintain a supply ordering system within agency budget constraints for classroom and office needs.
• in reflective teaching practices with a teaching team practices which involves thoughtfully considering individual circumstances, development, and interests of children and incorporating this knowledge throughout the classroom.
• all staff in their duties.
• open and respectful communication to all staff.
• in the new staff orientation and review process for assistants and volunteers.
• and instruct assistant teachers, and classroom volunteers.
• cooperatively with other staff members, accepts supervision, and helps promote a positive atmosphere.
• on a team of early care and education professionals.
• strict confidentiality regarding co-workers.
• staff and parents to agency personnel who can provide information and referral to other agencies for additional services.
• parents in projects to improve program, and the overall classroom environment.
• strict confidentiality regarding families enrolled in the agency.
• as lead person for assistants, volunteers, and visitors.
• orientation for new parents to acquaint them with the program.
• and lead activities that support the parent community, including parent meetings, conferences, home visits, and general support of parent/center relations.

NOTE:

may be both on and off-site locations, days and/or evenings and/or weekends as well as overnight.

MINIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• AS/BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Human Development OR significant teaching experience if AS/BA is in a different subject, as determined by Executive Director.
• Possession of or eligibility for a California Child Development Permit at the Teacher level.
• Current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• In good health and free of active Tuberculosis.
• Must provide completed Health Screening Report, Immunizations and Department of Justice clearance prior to employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties effectively as described above.
• Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population.
• The skills and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, assume postures in low levels to allow physical/visual contact with children and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to effectively teach and supervise infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to keep children safe.
• Ability to communicate well with adults and children of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, including people with disabilities.
• Ability to serve as a model teacher to students, parents, and community observers.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct classroom and outside activities.
• Ability to be sensitive to all children in a multilingual classroom while modeling appropriate curriculum.
• Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away in 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company's attendance and punctuality standards.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

:

• Minimum of one year experience supervising staff.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with state-funded programs and special needs children.
• Special curriculum development skill in a specific area.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the EDS Philosophy Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.84 - $29.74 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have or are you able to obtain a Child Development Teacher Permit?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Seaside, CA 93955 (Required)

Work Location:

In person