Preschool Teacher

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo•Atascadero, CA

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher provides care and education for children and their families and implements the comprehensive educational program in an assigned classroom. The teacher supports the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, enriching educational experiences and supervises and guides Instructional Assistants and Associate Teachers. The role may require job-related travel, depending on department assignment; a valid California driver’s license, current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Two qualification paths are listed. Teacher I requires an AA/AS, 24 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units, six months of related teaching experience, and a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher. Teacher II requires a BA/BS, 12 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units, one year of related teaching experience, three units of Supervised Field Experience, and a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher. The position includes planning and implementing educational activities, tracking children’s development and program requirements, maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom, working with families and multidisciplinary teams, and following program policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Teacher I: AA/AS degree.
Teacher I: 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
Teacher I: Six months of related teaching experience.
Teacher I: Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
Teacher II: BA/BS degree.
Teacher II: 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
Teacher II: One year of related teaching experience.
Teacher II: Three units of Supervised Field Experience.
Teacher II: Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
Depending on department assignment, a valid California driver’s license, current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required for job-related travel.
Ability to perform physical activities with children, including lifting and bending.
Ability to visually supervise children at all times and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

Support the Center Supervisor in ensuring quality experiences for children and families and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
Coordinate and conduct home visits and parent conferences at times convenient for families, which may include evenings and weekends.
Plan and implement the center’s education plan, individualize it for each child, and track development with parental input.
Maintain accurate program documentation and tracking, including child and family files, lesson plans, curriculum planning, assessments, transition plans, meal counts, and tracking sheets.
Ensure the center environment is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers diverse experiences.
Visually supervise children at all times.
Participate in physical activities with children, including movements such as lifting and bending.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
Inform the Center Supervisor of issues related to children, families, or program operations.
Ensure quality educational experiences for all children, including children with disabilities.
Help children develop self-help skills, including toileting, feeding, and dressing.
Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Follow program policies and procedures for daily operations.
Participate in housekeeping duties and ensure proper sanitation as designated by the Health Coordinator.
Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
Provide appropriate guidance to children while maintaining their personal rights.
Act as a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect and follow reporting procedures.
Use reasonable precautions and follow safety rules to maximize safety for self, employees, and children.
Perform other duties as needed.