Lead Teacher

Options For Learning • Whittier, CA

15d • $34 - $39

About The Position

Under the direction of the education supervisor, the Lead Teacher assists with all aspects of successful classroom instruction and management. The role follows organization policies, supervises enrolled children, and helps maintain a quality program. The position is non-exempt, full-time, and year-round, with an eight-hour workday. The work schedule varies according to site or classroom assignment, and limited evening or weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in child development or a related field.
• Child development site supervisor permit, or teacher permit while enrolled in Options for Learning’s site supervisor pathway program.
• Three semester units in administration, with a passing grade of C or better.
• Current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certification acceptable to Community Care Licensing; certification must be renewed every two years.
• Health screening and TB clearance, renewed every five years.
• Proof of immunization for Tdap, MMR, whooping cough, and yearly influenza; an influenza waiver may be accepted.
• Clear live scan background screening.
• Complete mandated reporter certification training, renewed every two years.
• Ability to communicate correctly and effectively in written and oral English.

Nice To Haves

• California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement classroom activities based on program-specific curriculum.
• Prepare and implement an individual educational plan for each child.
• Supervise and interact with children in a positive manner.
• Develop and maintain learning centers that reflect the interests and needs of enrolled children.
• Provide a wide variety of experiences for children, emphasizing active learning.
• Provide a well-supervised and safe environment.
• Use sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff.
• Read, follow, and implement organization and program policies and procedures.
• Encourage language development and respect for language diversity in the classroom and community.
• Facilitate monthly site staff meetings.
• Supervise the associate teacher and assistant teacher in the classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality preschool program.
• Work effectively with other team members.
• Actively participate in annual in-service training.
• Plan or participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities.
• Provide a clean and sanitary facility, inside and out, daily, according to the Options center-based checklist.
• Recruit, train, and supervise parents and other volunteers.
• Promote full enrollment and participate in recruitment of children as directed.
• Complete assigned paperwork and documentation accurately and on time, according to organization policies and procedures.
• Assist the education supervisor as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and full-time employees; the organization pays up to 95% of employee premiums, prorated for part-time employees.
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan.
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• Organization-wide shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s Day.
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree