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Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago

Santa Monica, California, United States My First Place Full time
Position Overview

INFANT / PRESCHOOL CENTER

My First Place - A Creative Space for Beginning Learners is a boutique early childhood education center dedicated to serving the community. We are in search of a compassionate and driven educator with the following qualifications:

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A fully qualified Preschool/Pre-K Educator shall possess:

  • A minimum of twelve (12) core semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with at least three (3) units in infant/toddler care, AND
  • A minimum of 6 months experience in a licensed child care center or a comparable group child care program (with children under 5 years old)

OR -

  • Six (6) completed semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and currently enrolled in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully qualified

Additional Requirements (to be completed prior to start date):

  • Proof of ECE course completion
  • CPR / First Aid certifications AND Preventative Health Certificate
  • Fingerprint (LiveScan) for complete criminal background check
  • TB clearance within 1 year and cleared health screening
  • Proof of immunizations: Pertussis, Measles & Influenza
  • Complete all required state licensing forms

EXPECTATIONS

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.
  • Work with assigned group of infants and toddlers applying best practices for infant/toddler care.
  • Have an awareness of the unique needs of infants and toddlers and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
  • Demonstrate warmth and patience towards children, parents, and staff.
  • Facilitate and nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Emilia Reggio philosophy is a plus.
  • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and maintain minimal absences.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Including, but not limited to, the following:

Engage children in activities and play that stimulate their development.

  • Assist in the opening and/or closing of the Center.
  • Respond promptly to children's various needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures.
  • Document daily individual needs, strengths, interests, milestones, service plans, and meal routines for each child.
  • Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers.
  • Prepare and provide materials that are concrete and relevant to the children's interests and culture.
  • Prepare the infant/toddler learning environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adult caregivers.
  • Administer and accurately document initial and ongoing development using screening and assessment tools at established intervals.
  • Review and assist in carrying out health plans for special diets, allergies, medication administration, etc.
  • Partner with parents to develop educational and family goals and update regularly.
  • Provide direct supervision, training, guidance, leadership, and technical assistance to assigned infant/toddler assistant teachers/aides. Conduct periodic observations to evaluate job performance of assigned staff and maintain appropriate documentation.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled case conferencing sessions, staff meetings, parent meetings, parent/caregiver conferences, in-service trainings, and other meetings as directed.
  • Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom or on the playground.
  • Assist with conducting emergency and earthquake preparedness drills and be familiar with emergency care procedures.
  • Assist with escorting for local field trips (i.e., parks, library, etc.).
  • Weekly documentation of classroom activities and interests.

Please note that the above job description serves as a guideline and does not detail all responsibilities of a Qualified Teacher. All duties of the Qualified Teacher position will be covered in orientation and during the hands-on portion of the position training.

COMPENSATION

  • Hourly Rate: $19.00/hour (depending on experience)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for full-time employees
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Pay
  • Employee Transit Passes or Employee Transportation Allowance when utilizing alternative transportation measures.