Lead Teacher

Training & Research Foundation•Riverside, CA

82d•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher role serves as back-up support to the Site Director, providing leadership to teaching staff and overseeing daily operations of their assigned site. This is not an indefinite position and is taken on in addition to the full requirements of classroom teaching. The responsibilities and expectations listed are in addition to the essential duties of a Teacher. This opportunity is intended to create promotional pathways for those interested in other program opportunities.

Requirements

An Associates of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and a minimum of 24 ECE units and a Site Supervisor Permit issued from CCTC.
Minimum two years’ experience working with Infant/Toddler to Preschool Children (ages 2 months-5 years).
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative and resourceful.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people.
Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Complete a physical examination (LIC 503), proof of immunization for the following: influenza, Tdap, MMR, and a Current TB test.
Complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207).
Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States.
Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI/CACI).

Nice To Haves

BA Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Site Supervisor Teacher or higher permit preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the teaching of children within the classroom environment.
Maintains current knowledge of teaching techniques through child development classes, workshops, and membership in professional organizations.
Prepares and maintains necessary mandated records and related documents.
Completes daily head counts and ensures that ratios are met at all times.
Completes paperwork and reports any symptoms of child abuse to the Program Director and Child Abuse Hotline, supports teachers to make necessary reports if needed.
Completes and maintains Licensing forms in classrooms as needed.
Ensures site compliance with all CCL requirements and CDSS program expectations.
Responsible for reviewing/approving timesheets, work orders, purchase orders, and other supporting documentation (in the absence of the Site Director).
Completes and follows up with all site visits for Community Care Licensing.
Completes and ensures all required reports are maintained and submitted to appropriate parties.
Completes reports and communicates problems directly to CDS and/or administrative office as needed.
May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
Be honest, reliable and dependable.
Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents and children.
Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.