Preschool Teacher II (46483)

About the position

The Preschool Teacher II is responsible for planning and implementing preschool classrooms and center activities in accordance with E Center requirements. This role aims to create an appropriate preschool environment, implement the identified curriculum with developmentally appropriate practices, and meet all State and Federal regulations. The position promotes supportive and positive parent involvement and communication. Promotion to Teacher II is automatic upon supervisory receipt of proof of educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and implementation of center and classroom activities ensuring that program requirements are met.
• Serves as an appropriate model for positive adult/child interactions.
• Ensure that designated child screening and assessment procedures are conducted.
• Uses screening information to develop and implement a program responsive to each child's needs.
• Maintain nurturing relationships that support children's self-esteem and promote their growth and development.
• Conduct home visits with families of enrolled children to exchange information about child's needs, interests, and development.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, supervised environment for young children that complies with health and safety standards.
• Maintain current, accurate, organized, written records and reports as required.
• Develop good public relations that promote the Program as a valuable resource in the community.
• Implement quality teacher/child interactions to foster development.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client and personnel issues.
• May assist with transportation of children.
• Participate in the daily cleaning and maintenance of the center.
• Encourage parents to participate in center educational and social activities.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and minimum one-year experience for Level II.
• Bachelor Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and minimum one-year experience for Level III.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff or parents.
• Bilingual, biliterate (English/Spanish, English/Punjabi), and/or other language ability is desired.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of or ability to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within first sixty days of work.
• Possession of a valid California driver license and current personal vehicle insurance.

Benefits

• Full-time, seasonal schedule.