State Preschool Teacher

Volunteers of America Southwest•Rialto, CA

12d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America is a federal and state-funded comprehensive early childhood education program focused on child development, including cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth. The program emphasizes family engagement and provides resources for low-income families in health, nutrition, and community services. The State Preschool Teacher facilitates safe and healthy learning activities for children aged 2-5, promoting play-based learning to foster social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. They plan individual and group activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum, create a learning environment that supports school readiness, and involve parents in their child's education. The role also involves assisting parents in understanding child development and identifying home-based educational activities.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate's degree.
CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Ability to pass fingerprints, criminal investigation screening, TB and health screenings.
Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

In bilingual settings, communicates both verbally and in writing, with both the parents and the children in their language when possible.

Responsibilities

Facilitate safe and healthy learning activities for children aged 2-5, promoting play-based learning for social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Plan individual and group activities according to a child’s age and developmental level, following the guidelines of the Creative Curriculum.
Provide children with a learning environment and varied experiences to develop school readiness skills.
Involve parents in the educational activities of the program to enhance their role in the child’s education and development.
Assist parents to increase knowledge, understanding, skills, and experience in child growth and development.
Identify and reinforce experiences that occur in the home that parents can utilize as educational activities for their children.
Develop a plan to ensure the safety of children within the group, utilizing indoor and outdoor facilities.
Complete daily health and safety checklists and report needed repairs and/or timely maintenance to the Center Coordinator.
Inspect facilities for hazardous conditions and unsafe environments and materials.
Remove all debris, and all hazardous and unsafe equipment and materials.
Supervise activities of children to ensure their safety.
Recognize and report accidents, illnesses, and suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel according to timelines.
Conduct monthly emergency drills.
Maintain a clean and orderly classroom, kept free of garbage and debris.
Plan and conduct classroom activities that encourage healthy habits appropriate to the child.
Select and use materials and equipment that stimulate development in the children.
Include materials that reflect the children’s culture(s) and use them appropriately.
Plan and facilitate daily learning activities for children based on children’s interests in alignment with the Creative Curriculum to support School Readiness in all learning domains.
Write and maintain accurate records and child observations to complete accurate child assessments (DRDP) 2 times per year.
Design an individual development plan (IDP) for each child in collaboration with the parent, identifying learning goals and activities for home and school.
Provide diaper changes and meet toileting needs of children, as needed.
Facilitate healthy habits with assistance such as tooth brushing and handwashing.
Conduct staff-parent conferences for each family with an enrolled child each program year, per requirements; two parent-teacher conferences.
Attend all required in-service training, orientations, workshops, and seminars.
Follow approved agency procedures and maintain them under property security.
Submit all required reports and administrative forms accurately, completely, and timely, including enrollment and attendance information.
Actively participate in recruiting and assisting parents who walk in for enrollment information and/or participate in formal recruitment activities as assigned.
Encourage participation in parent groups at the center and provide opportunities for parents to use their skills and talents in the group.
In bilingual settings, communicate verbally and in writing with both parents and children in their language when possible.
Conduct parent education meetings, including orientation, discussion of IPP, child development, curriculum, and parenting skills.
Attend trainings and meetings as scheduled and/or assigned.
Perform special projects and/or other related duties as assigned.
Abide by Agency Code of Conduct and policies, including applicable laws such as Mandated Reporting.