Christian Preschool Teacher - CR&R of Santa Barbara County

Your SmartSource • Santa Maria, CA

8d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director, the WINGS Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally, linguistically and culturally appropriate preschool program, in accordance with Community Care Licensing. The Preschool Teacher shall prayerfully instruct children 24 months to 5 years, in an environment where all children feel included, nurtured, loved, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
• Completion of 12 core semester units in Early Childhood Education/Development; or 6 completed semester units of Early Childhood Education and enrollment in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully qualified
• 6 months’ experience in a licensed childcare center, or comparable group child care program for children under 5 years of age
• California Child Development Teacher Permit, or higher-level permit required
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification within at least 2 years before start date
• Completion of a physical, Tuberculosis Clearance, Flu Vaccine or Flu Vaccine Waiver, TDAP, MMR vaccine
• Must pass a pre-employment background and fingerprint clearance
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds in weight

Nice To Haves

• Possess at least 12 ECE/Child Development Units, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field desirable
• 2 years’ experience providing instruction to children in an early childhood setting preferred
• Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) certification on an ongoing basis
• Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
• California Preschool Learning Framework & Curriculum Foundations
• Ages & Stages Questionnaires
• Community Care Licensing Title 22 for Child Care Centers

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individual education programs for each child, according to assessed developmental needs
• Complete assessments and evaluations of children enrolled in the program
• Work collaboratively/co-teach with the Teacher Assistant, to ensure the program provides a Christian, safe, nurturing, play-based and inclusive learning environment
• Implement faith-based positive behavioral strategies and conflict resolution practices
• Collaborate with families and staff to build Christ and child-centered curriculum learning activities for the children
• Communicate clearly, promptly, confidently and appropriately with the Director, staff and parents; the latter of which with respect to their values, academic, ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Inform parents regarding their child's educational plan and identify activities which parents can utilize as educational activities in the home; encourage parent participation
• Integrate program components of health, nutrition, parent education, social services and mental health into the daily program of educational activities;.
• Prepare and maintain classroom records / reports required for individual child, class and program compliance, including attendance records
• Participate in center parent committee activities to review center activity progress and direction
• Direct assistants, volunteers and/or substitutes to provide an effective preschool program and to ensure needs of the students are met
• Conduct / participate various in-service training programs and other events throughout the year

Benefits

• Medical coverage for employee through the Gold plan at a cost of $50.00 per pay period, with remainder of premiums paid by employer
• Medical coverage for dependents available through employee payroll deductions
• $50,000 Basic Life/AD&D insurance provided for employee
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance provided for employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) paid by employer for employee
• HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity plan paid by employee
• Monthly office chiropractic visits paid by employee; serenity suite access available; on-site masseuse paid by employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree