Community Child Care Teacher

City of Colton•Colton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Colton is recruiting for two part-time Community Child Care Teacher positions. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Under the general supervision of the Early Care Education Site Supervisor, the role involves providing instruction in a School Age Program (SAP) and/or a State Preschool Program (SPP) with activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The position may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level support staff.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Twelve (12) core semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, recreation and/or elementary education from an accredited college or university.
Six (6) months paid experience as a Teacher in a licensed child care facility, including 50 days of 3+ hours experience per day within the last two years.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire within six (6) months, a Child Development permit, Associate Teacher level or higher.
Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire, CPR and First Aid certification.
Knowledge of principles and methods of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups; objectives and philosophy of a child development program.
Ability to plan and implement a daily lesson and a Weekly Lesson Plan.
Ability to observe and assess children using an age-appropriate instrument.
Knowledge of the educational, recreational and social needs of children from pre-school to school age.
Knowledge of child behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to be self-motivated and able to initiate activities.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle on City streets.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute age-appropriate activities that enrich the child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical attributes.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
Observe, document, and assess children in the program, using the appropriate mandated tool/instrument.
Assist in the supervision of teacher's aids, teacher's helpers, volunteers, and other assigned staff.
Provide tutorial/homework assistance in the SAP.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Follow guidelines set by the program administrators, the State licensing office, and the State Department of Education.
Assist in the compilation of materials for program quality in accordance with State Department of Education annual self-review.
Ensure maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
Maintain the site in an efficient and safe manner.
Interact with and support parents/guardians of children on a daily basis.
Attend staff meetings, in-service, and parent meetings as required.
Maintain effective working relationships with school site administrators, teachers, staff, and district personnel.
Assist in the completion of the desired results developmental profiles.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned.