Full Preschool Teacher

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Company parties

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary
We are seeking experienced and energetic Daycare/Preschool Teacherto join our growing preschool team You will be responsible for encouraging childrens intellectual, psychological, and physical growth, while maintaining a positive environment with parents, children, and co workers. Our ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, and creative. If you have a passion for helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you Preschool Teacher must be over 18 years of age. AS/BS Degree in ECE, related field-or equivalent is desired for upholding Child Development & appropriate practices. Montessori Certificate or equivalent is a big plus.

1 positions available for Full time Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm. 25% of your time will be using outdoor areas and playground with a small class, great child/teacher ratio, and always having a co teacher. Provide activities and lesson plans for children ages 2, 3 & 4 on a pre set schedule. Activities must include, music/movement, outdoor games, storytime and art/crafts daily. We are a private school with gentle children, and well educated and well spoken, career minded teachers. Our staff are career oriented, professional teachers, who enjoy their work. If you are looking for a great school , come prepared and bring your A game when interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Design a daily and weekly schedule
• Provide basic care and potty training for those in need
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
• Communicate with parents and update them on their childrens activities
• prepare monthly activity newsletters with co teacher
• create and implement lesson plans with co teacher
• Montessori principles- We will train you
• Outgoing personality, communication skills
• Knowledge of preparing outdoor play materials
• Enjoy arts and crafts, and be able to sing children's songs, enjoy children's music
• Classroom managements skills are a must

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a preschool teacher or childcare provider
• Must be reliable, on time, have transportation
• Strong understanding of child development
• Patient, kind, and nurturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• First aid/CPR certified
• CDA Associate Teacher Permit or similar

Open discussions,

• Teacher Salary range $21+ DOE to start
• Childcare management/experience taken into consideration
• Master Teacher-Site Supervisor w/ minimum of 10 years experience DOE $21-$25
• Professional Teacher Portfolio requested
• Additional ECE/CD classes in one or more of the following; Music, Art, Montessori, Language arts, Director

Applicants Must have (the following requirements are required by the State of CA to work at this preschool center)

• 24 ECE Units completed (minimum) or currently in progress at accredited college in the following classes; Child, Family & Community, Child-Human Growth & Development, Nutrition/Health/Safety, and Principles/Practices in ECE, or other approved coursework equaling Core required classes. Willing to consider less than 24 ECE units based on coursework, and classroom management experience.
• CPR/First Aid currently card certified
• Mandated Reporter Certificate (must be current)
• Immunization Requirements; Current MMR & Pertussis, and flu immunizations
  
  In order to be in the classrooms, Teachers must bring proof of the following:
  Measles Immunity* (2 MMR vaccinations, or a positive titer for Measles)
  
  
  • Tdap for Pertussis Immunity* (immunization must be after the age of 11)
  • Flu Immunity (you may choose to fill out a declination - available from the front desk)
  • TB Clearance (within 1 year - if you have ever received a positive result, you must submit a clear chest x-ray within 5 years with a yearly reevaluation.)
• *Only a physician can decline for Measles and Tdap due to physical condition or medical circumstances. Personal exemptions are no longer accepted even if signed by a doctor.

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