Teacher Designee

Child Care Resource Center • Reseda, CA

3d

About The Position

Teacher Designees provide quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program. The role includes classroom management (80%) and administrative functions (20%). It is based in an Early Care and Learning Center, with classrooms serving children from birth to age five, outdoor playgrounds and play structures, and potentially office or storage areas. Center assignments may vary according to business needs.

The position requires 10% travel, which may include home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and travel between agency locations and family residences in the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley service areas. Staff who drive for CCRC must meet the requirements to become and remain an approved driver. The full-time schedule is 40 hours per week; overtime may be expected, and hours may vary to meet the needs of the center and families. Work may include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, including at least 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education and 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• Three years of related work experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or a preschool setting.
• Valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate upon hire.
• Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher based on the California Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Matrix. Applicants with a pending permit may be considered if they provide documentation that the application has been officially submitted and is pending CTC review; the permit must be received within 90 days of hire.
• Intermediate technology skills using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, and ability to learn additional program platforms.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing regulations, and DCFS regulations.
• Ability to maintain assigned workflow and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to supervise children and maintain a safe environment while monitoring and responding to activity in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips.
• Effective communication and customer service skills, and ability to work professionally and collaboratively with adults, children, families, and program participants.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills; ability to produce accurate work.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, adjust to competing demands, complete follow-up, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility, mature judgment, collegiality, discretion, confidentiality, independent decision-making, and initiative.
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and PHI, and technological security policies.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% as required.
• For driving on behalf of CCRC: current auto insurance, a valid California Driver’s License, and DMV clearance are required to become and remain an approved driver.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children requiring specialized support, including implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) using behavioral curriculum and specialized care methods.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in an Early Childhood Education program.
• Advanced technology skills using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, and ability to learn additional program platforms.
• Ability to converse, read, write, and/or translate in English and Armenian or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program.
• Perform classroom management duties.
• Perform administrative functions.
• Supervise children and ensure a safe environment in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips.
• Engage with children and families, including families qualifying for program services.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or crisis situations.
• Maintain assigned workflow, customer satisfaction, and accurate work product.
• Prioritize and follow through on tasks, manage multiple demands, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, and comply with agency technological security requirements.
• Travel for home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and between agency locations and family residences as program needs require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance.
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability paid for by CCRC.
• Employer contribution and employer match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with 100% vesting.
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, holidays, and paid winter break.
• Learning and professional development opportunities, including education reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
• 501(c)(3) designation enabling eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time