Infant Toddler or Preschool Lead Teacher

Children's Paradise•Poway, CA

About The Position

Lead the educational care and development of a specific classroom by implementing all components of the Quality Preschool Initiative as defined in program requirements. Supervise Instructional Assistants and perform tasks that support high-quality learning for students, parents, and extended families. Collaborate with children, staff, and families to provide high-quality early childhood education. Plan and implement a rich curriculum incorporating the Creative Curriculum and PITC Curriculum. Use the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement. Create and maintain classroom interest centers, including Science, Math, Literacy & Language, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Sensory Play, Mindful Me, and Soft Places for relaxing, using ITERS guidelines. Maintain daily classroom cleanliness in accordance with Health & Safety Guidelines and the External Health & Safety review.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in ECE/Child Development or a higher-level degree.
  • 24 ECE units and the ability to attain a Child Development Teacher's Permit or higher-level permit.
  • Ability to work at various locations as needed.
  • Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to support children.
  • Ability to bend and squat to interact with children.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the educational care and development of a specific classroom.
  • Implement all components of the Quality Preschool Initiative as defined in program requirements.
  • Supervise Instructional Assistants.
  • Support high-quality learning for students, parents, and extended families.
  • Collaborate with children, staff, and families to provide high-quality early childhood education.
  • Plan and implement a curriculum incorporating the Creative Curriculum and PITC Curriculum.
  • Use the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement.
  • Create and maintain classroom interest centers, including Science, Math, Literacy & Language, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Sensory Play, Mindful Me, and Soft Places for relaxing, using ITERS guidelines.
  • Maintain daily classroom cleanliness in accordance with Health & Safety Guidelines and the External Health & Safety review.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Discounted to no-cost childcare, based on qualifications.
  • Annual stipends.
  • Behavioral and mental health support.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Growth and promotional opportunities.
  • Fun and dynamic work environment.
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