Full-Time Preschool Teacher
About The Position
Trust Children's Center is a high quality, children's center born out of the belief in work-life balance and the importance of our children. Trust Children's Center's curriculum incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) and the philosophies of the Outdoor Classroom into natural children's play. The Trust Children's Center is a self-run, day care center sponsored by Trust Automation. Employees of the Trust Children's Center are employed by Trust Automation, a fast-growing company in San Luis Obispo which designs, builds and supports control and power management systems. The teacher position will care and educate children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The position requires the incumbent to be energetic, motivated by team success and able to adapt to new processes and procedures quickly while providing high quality care to children. A passion for educating children, while being adaptable as you work within a team teacher environment is required.
Requirements
- 12+ units of Child Development/Early Childhood Studies.
- 3+ units of Infant/Toddler Care.
- CPR/First Aide certified (including fifteen hours of Health and Safety Training).
- At least 1 year of experience in a licensed early care and education program.
- May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Outdoor Classroom Project preferred.
- This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision of Program Director, assume responsibility for planning and implementing a quality program for young children, ages 6 weeks-5 years old.
- Able to work as a team with other teachers in a multi-age setting.
- Willing and able to fill in any responsibilities needed with other age groups, when situations arise.
- Able to maintain a clean and organized classroom.
- Follows philosophies of The Outdoor Classroom Project and Reggio based learning.
- Sets up classroom environments following the ITERS/ECERS; with bi-monthly environment changes to areas such as literacy area, science, blocks, art, dramatic play, manipulatives, etc.
- Expected to attend a morning staff meeting and/or training once per month. And an evening team meeting once per month.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their goals for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
- Able to use computer programs such as Word, OneDrive, basic digital photography, iPad apps and other employer software.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
