Infant Toddler or Preschool Lead Teacher
About The Position
At Children’s Paradise, the Infant Toddler or Preschool Lead Teacher leads the educational care and development of a specific classroom by implementing all components of the Quality Preschool Initiative as defined by program requirements. The teacher supervises Instructional Assistants and supports high-quality learning for students, parents, and extended families. The role involves collaborating with children, staff, and families to provide high-quality early childhood education. The teacher plans and implements a rich curriculum incorporating the Creative Curriculum and PITC Curriculum, and uses the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement. The teacher creates and maintains classroom interest centers, including Science, Math, Literacy & Language, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Sensory Play, Mindful Me, and Soft Places for relaxing, using ITERS guidelines. The teacher also ensures daily classroom cleanliness in accordance with ITERS 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 by implementing 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 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.
- Ensure daily classroom cleanliness meets ITERS and External Health & Safety review guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Discounted to no-cost childcare, based on qualifications.
- Annual stipends.
- Behavioral and mental health support.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Growth and promotional opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
