Preschool Teacher 3
About The Position
The Preschool Teacher 3 leads a teaching team in providing developmentally appropriate activities in a quality early childhood program. The role supports a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. The Teacher 3 models and mentors other teachers and follows the Preschool Teacher 3 Performance Standard as an integral part of the job description. The Early Childhood Specialist provides guidance and direction for educational services and, together with the Center Coordinator, evaluates the Preschool Teacher 3’s job performance.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: an AS degree in early childhood education or child development; or an AA/AS or BA/BS degree, coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (18 credits), and 480 hours of experience teaching preschool-age children.
- Submit transcripts to ECS for review and to the HR Department for final approval.
- Successfully complete a Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening if selected for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in the community being served and, when applicable, a farm worker background.
- Current certification in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First Aid.
Responsibilities
- Lead a teaching team and model warm, secure, and affectionate relationships with each child to create a positive climate; lifting, touching, and holding children are necessary.
- Implement the High Scope curriculum to plan environments, activities, and daily routines for young children.
- Use the High Scope curriculum to guide interaction strategies with children.
- Observe, screen, and assess young children to support ongoing developmental progress and achievement of RCMA School Readiness goals.
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Engage as a partner with families.
- Manage the classroom.
- Mentor other teachers.
- Commit to professionalism and RCMA.
- Adhere to all RCMA funding and DCF requirements.
Benefits
- $40,000 Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by RCMA.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Holiday pay for eligible employees.
- Personal time off for eligible employees.
- Tuition assistance for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
