lead teacher/assistant campus director – entry level

Some of the responsibilities included but are not limited to:

Work under the general direction of the Education Coordinator and the Campus Director, the Assistant Campus Director is responsible for:

• Supervising and monitoring of staff working at the assigned center(s).
• Participating with the teacher(s) in the care and education of children in the classroom.
• Ensuring classroom activities comply with CCA policies and procedures, State Department of Education – Child Development Division regulations, Title 5 and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations. Must have working knowledge and implement curriculum in accordance with California Infant/Toddler and Preschool Learning Foundations as well as corresponding curriculum framework.
• Developing and maintaining strong and caring relationships with toddlers, children and their parents.
• Develops and monitors center and staff schedules; arranges and schedules substitutes for the classrooms as needed.
• Ensures all required documentation is accurate and maintained in a timely manner; audits documents periodically to ensure accuracy and completeness, i.e.: but not limited to: Children's Portfolios, Lesson Plans, Diaper/Hygiene logs, Meal Records, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a campus environment that ensures staff, volunteers and parents promote a positive self-concept for children in a warm and nurturing environment.
• Plans and leads periodic meetings with staff and parents; responds to requests for meetings with parents; receives and responds promptly to complaints, notifying supervisor and/or others as appropriate.
• Performs supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work; monitors staff attendance; collects, verifies and approves time records and leave requests; evaluates performance and recommends disciplinary action if needed.
• Performs any or all of the duties of the Teacher (see separate job description) as scheduled or as required.
• Willingness and readiness to step into the teacher role when needed to support staff, role models and mentor them.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• A current, valid Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• A minimum of six units of Administration courses.
• For infant licensed classrooms, completion of 3 semester units in Infant Studies at an accredited college with a "C" or better grade is required.
• Must have a total of fourteen (14) ECE units: twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education/child Development (ECE) and a class in child development administration.
• Must satisfy Title 22 and Title 5 requirements for a teacher position; must hold and maintain a valid/current Child Development Associate Teacher permit or higher.
• Working knowledge of early childhood programs, standards, and teaching experience in an ECE classroom.
• Complete 16 hours of Preventative Health education including CPR Certification and Pediatric CPR & First Aid.
• Working knowledge of the California foundation of developmental and education standards for children (ages birth to five).
• Solid English and Spanish language skills including effective oral communication skills, ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence and ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have basic working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail.
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and modification for children (infants to five years).
• Prior experience with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and ability to be sensitive to the different cultures represented among children, families and staff.
• A warm, friendly, positive personality who enjoys helping children to grow and helping families.
• A working knowledge of maintaining a safe or secure environment for children with the ability to constantly monitor, supervise and control children.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Supervisory/leadership skills for mentoring, modeling and training teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Ability to establish and maintain files, records and official documents.
• Reliable, punctual, responsible, dependable and fulfill obligations.
• Courteous and pleasant with other on the job and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude; ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment
• Ability to take constructive criticism and to apply suggestions to change behavior, procedures, etc.

Health/Safety Clearances require:

• Proof of recent tuberculosis test and must submit updated testing/results as per agency internal requirements.
• Proof of adult mandatory vaccinations: influenza (annual requirement) and/or waiver, Tdap (booster every 10 years) &/or proof of immunity provided by physician AND measles vaccination and/or proof of immunity provided by physician.
• Pre-employment health screening report upon hiring and as per agency internal requirements.
• Fingerprint clearance on DOJ, FBI and CA thru Community Care Licensing. Preferred requirements include:
• Experience with children with a variety of disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $29.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires at least 3 Child Development units of an infant/toddler class. How many units of an infant/toddler class do currently have?
• Please write the name of your permit and expiration date?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA Required)

Work Location: In person