CDP PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER

NHA•Escondido, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Child Development Program (CDP) Director, with work direction for the Assistant Director, the Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development for children ages 6 weeks to 1st Grade. Develop and implement cognitive and language development activities; develops partnerships with the parents/caregivers and encourages participation. The CDP Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; BGCGSD policies and Guidelines and works collegially with other staff members of the CDP.

Requirements

Must have a California preschool teacher credential permit or AA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of twenty-four (24) core units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and 16 general ed. units
A minimum of one-year successful experience as a Child Development Center Teacher or equivalent teaching experience
For Early Childhood Education Teachers-at least 3 units of demonstrated coursework in Infant and Toddler is required
Must be computer literate
Current Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center (fingerprints, TB, physical) as well as provide proof of immunity to measles and pertussis, and must obtain an influenza vaccination, or provide a waiver
Self-motivated, independent worker
Solid understanding of appropriate child development theories and practices
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, managers, clients/ participants, and individuals of varying levels outside of the organization
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Association management, employees, parents, and others encountered in the course of work
Create and maintain a safe learning environment for children and others
Work effectively with parents, families, and childcare providers
Be sensitive to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Well organized and able to plan and prepare in a thorough fashion
Excellent written communication skills
Demonstrated experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse, low income or no income clients and unique populations
Must have computer skills
Communicate effectively both oral and written

Responsibilities

Develops and implements weekly lesson plans for Toddler children
Interacts and socializes with children
Provides a safe, nurturing, and pleasing environment for the children
Screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/ assessment tools
Develops individualized educational plans for each child based on developmental assessments
Identifies and refers children with special needs
Ensures that child care routines are carried out in manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles including routines related to bathroom use, diapering change, hand washing, tooth brushing, eating and transitioning between activities
Completes daily health check
Ensures the safety of the children through continuous supervision, Effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures
Operates the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards
Completes daily anecdotal notes, observations, work samples and gathers information to create a portfolio for each child
Conducts home visits, parent teacher conferences, and inputs on PROMIS system and progress notes on child’s file
Integrates activities that are developmentally appropriate for toddler children and that reflect the NHA Child Development Program, Early Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards and Title 5 Education Code
Supervises outdoor play environment and parent engagement events
Provides emotional support and encourages high self-esteem in the children and parents
Maintains written documentation on each child
In compliance with requirements for confidentiality
Prepares monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CACFP meal count
Participates in cross-component tasks
Works with community resources to identify child/family needs and refers to proper resources for assistance
Supervises and participates in the evaluation of Associate Teachers, parents, volunteers and other classroom aides
Performs other related duties as assigned