INFANT TODDLER & PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Sycuan•El Cajon, CA

About The Position

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive. Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region. One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family. Job Purpose: The Infant, Toddler, and Preschool (ITP) Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction and care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. This role fosters a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through a student-centered, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
24 units of college course work in Child Development or Certificate of Achievement in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent
1 year teacher experience in a childcare or preschool program
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to certify upon hire
TB clearance and Whooping Cough vaccination or willing to certify upon hire
Ability to work with children and adapt to the needs of all children
Ability to work effectively with parents, staff, and community representatives
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and directives
Working knowledge of MS Teams, Word and Excel
Ability to perform basic data entry
Ability to routinely lift and carry 40 pounds
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time
Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
Ability to perform repetitive tasks
Ability to appear for work on time
Ability to communicate effectively with parents

Responsibilities

Provides instruction to children in activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, creative, and intellectual development by planning individual and group activities, stimulating child development in language, social, emotional, and motor skills, teaching children how to listen to instructions, learning to play with others, and the use of play equipment, fostering cooperative social behavior through games, and group projects, assisting children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults, and promoting self-expression and appreciation of esthetic experiences.
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities aligned with program goals, school readiness standards, and culturally relevant practices.
Provides a safe environment for children by observing children’s daily behaviors, enforcing rules for behavior, and reporting any unusual situations and/or suspected abuse (including mandated reporting) to Education Department Director and ITP Lead.
Maintains open and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including the ITP Lead, Director, team members, and parents. Shares observations related to children’s emotional and developmental progress, addresses concerns with families in a timely and professional manner, and keeps the Education Department Lead and Director informed of significant parent-teacher communications. Regularly updates Brightwheel to ensure accurate and timely documentation.
Builds positive relationships with families by engaging them as partners in their child’s development, providing updates, resources, and opportunities for involvement.
Maintains records on individual children by documenting daily observations regarding activities, meals, major milestone achievements (Brightwheel), and informing Education Department’s Lead andDirector of areas that may require additional attention.
Assesses and monitors children’s development and progress to inform instruction and identify areas needing additional support.
Maintains a sanitary environment for children by sanitizing toys, common areas, play equipment, and maintaining clean and orderly play areas following established procedures.
Provides guidance to children by monitoring hygiene after use of the restroom and prior to meals, and establishing appropriate personal cleanliness and self-care, including implementing proper diapering procedures, supporting toilet training routines, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and hygiene in accordance with licensing regulations and program policies.
Supports the Education Department by attending required meetings, events, and assisting with special projects as assigned.