Full Time Preschool Teacher (On-site)
About The Position
Have a passion for early education? Then we have something in common! If you know Lakeshore, then you know what we’re all about—making sure that early learners have the tools they need to learn and grow. At Kids & Company Child Development Center, we’ve created a program that puts those objectives front and center. We have an outstanding curriculum, the full participation of our parents, and a great staff—the only thing missing is you! So if you’re an experienced, highly motivated teacher who wants to guide children’s discovery of the world around them, let’s talk. You’ll be part of a wonderful team (and the days of paying out of pocket for your classroom supplies are over). Created for our employees’ children over 25 years ago, Kids & Company is a full-day program with a Nature Explore® classroom and a whole lot more! You will be located at Lakeshore headquarters in Carson. A day in our classrooms looks like this:
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Child Development / Early Childhood required, with at least 12 ECE units completed. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
- Child Mandated Reporter Training (Certificate of Completion)
- ESMA Certified Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid
- Minimum 1 year of classroom experience
- Current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certified with anaphylaxis and asthma training
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of child development, creative classroom environments and best practices, with a good understanding of the California Preschool Learning Foundations & California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework
- Experience working with infants to 6 year olds, including familiarity with potty training routines and protocols
- Open form of communication that’s adaptable to children, adults and staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to provide care for infants/pre-k age level as needed
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating a daily classroom schedule and instruction
- Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
- Developing strategies to guide children’s positive behavior
- Observing, recording and assessing children’s growth and development
- Implementing center curriculum while supporting child care safety and quality guidelines
- Working with parents to facilitate their children’s development
- Maintaining center facilities to support program quality
- Supporting fellow teachers with various center tasks and duties
Benefits
- Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
- Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
- Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
- On-site preschool for our employees’ children
- On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
- Generous employee discount
- Casual dress…and we really mean it
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
