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Overview of Position:

Plan, supervise and implement an age-appropriate curriculum for a classroom of three-year old children and design activities to meet each child’s needs. Must ensure the development and safety of children in compliance with relevant federal, state, and municipal legislation and policies. Must be respectful of children and parents and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR 60 college units with 30+ college units in ECE, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
Works effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and those with disabilities and special needs.
Direct activities of the teaching team/teacher’s assistants under your supervision.
Teaching staff supervise children’s safety at all times.
Set up children’s portfolio system for organizing children’s observations and forms of evidence and documentation for CDE and NAEYC.
Complete annual Environment Rating Scale for the designated classroom, following ECERS guidelines.
Maintain records of each child’s progress, development and behavior for periodic reports to parents.
Submit a weekly lesson plan based upon Desired Results and NAEYC standards.
Maintain an attractive, safe, clean, orderly and happy classroom environment following ECERS, NAEYC and Licensing standards.
Be familiar with emergency procedures.
Provide weekly and monthly schedules of indoor/outdoor curriculum activities based on CDE and NAEYC standards.
Follow CDE and CACFP nutritional guidelines with family style meals.
Develop an age-appropriate curriculum that focuses on the needs of each child in accordance with the California Department of Education, CSPP California State Preschool Program, Desired Results and NAEYC standards.
Attend CDE/CACFP/NAEYC licensing training and meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (preferred) or equivalent of 60 college credits with a minimum of 30 ECE units required.
Minimum three years’ experience working with children in a preschool setting.
Strong written and communication skills.

Qualifications:

Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index.
Health and Safety Certificate.
Health clearance, Immunization record updated with proof of TB test and CPR/First Aid certification.
Teacher Permit required.

Salary/Benefits:

Excellent benefits package offered – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) and Paid Time Off.
$23.00/hour.

Hours/Other:

Full Time (8 hours/day)
Preschool is open 7 AM – 6 PM
NAEYC-Accredited Preschool is a year-round school. (Age range: 3-5)

To Apply: Send resume to: [email protected]