PCE Preschool Teacher

Orange County Rescue Mission Inc•Tustin, CA

About The Position

Oversee a preschool classroom at the Village of Hope or an offsite school, preparing children educationally and socially-emotionally for their next level of education. The teacher also oversees parent helpers in the classroom and mentors them in educational and disciplinary techniques. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Success is measured in part by children’s progress toward educational and social-emotional goals, which are set and monitored through active communication with the PCE Manager, PCE Behavior Support Specialist, and parents.

Requirements

Associate's degree (AA).
Four to five years of job-related work experience.
Experience as a preschool teacher and knowledge of how to work with children who have experienced trauma.
Excellent understanding of child development principles and preschool educational methods.
Familiarity with classroom safety and sanitation guidelines.
Excellent communication and instructional skills.
Ability to act as a mediator between children.
Child CPR certification or willingness to become certified.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Intermediate math skills, including ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Strong reasoning skills, including ability to solve practical problems, manage situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Required to drive a Company vehicle on behalf of the Company.

Responsibilities

Help children reach developmental milestones.
Supervise children to ensure safety protocols are met.
Manage classroom activities, including lessons, play, breaks, and snacks.
Facilitate activities for children, including songs, games, storytelling, and chapel.
Instill structure and discipline in the classroom.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and children.
Prepare children to enter the next level of care or school.
Report accidents or unusual behavior to supervising staff and parents.
Mentor and evaluate adult student helpers.
Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy classroom.
Communicate with the PCE Manager, PCE Behavior Support Specialist, and parents about children’s educational and social-emotional goals.