Teacher

Peninsula Family Service•East Palo Alto, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive learning environment for children ages 3 months to 5 years, or up to age 12 when supporting School Age. The role supports a comprehensive early childhood environment that promotes social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development, engages families, and meets state and federal regulations. The Teacher reports to the Site Manager and is classified as non-exempt. The Teacher assists with planning and implementing daily activities, preparing materials and lesson plans, observing and documenting children’s development, and fostering self-help skills, independence, and problem-solving. The role incorporates early STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning into classroom experiences. It also includes maintaining active supervision, following health and safety procedures, completing observations and assessments, communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues and specialists, and completing professional development and required training.

Requirements

Teacher permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Minimum of 24 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units, including three units in infant/toddler development when working with that age group.
16 general education units.
175 days of experience.
Work toward an Associate Teacher permit or higher, or be eligible to obtain one.
Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
Ability to pass background checks and tuberculosis tests and meet immunization requirements.
Prior to the first day of employment, obtain fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
Verification of legal authorization to work in the United States, kept updated as required.
Ability to reach a child 25 feet away within 10 seconds or less and hear a child calling for help from at least 50 feet away.
Ability to comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation.
Ability to crouch or bend to a child’s height and maintain eye contact, and reach children on the highest piece of play equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to engage in floor-level or ground-level play with children for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing daily activities; prepare materials and support lesson plans and interactions for planned activities.
Document observations of children and their activities, and support children’s self-help skills, independence, and problem-solving abilities.
Incorporate early STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning strategies into classroom experiences.
Maintain constant and active supervision and respond promptly to children’s needs, following individualized care routines when applicable.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing, California Department of Social Services, and Head Start health and safety standards.
Follow sanitation, diapering, toileting, and nutrition guidelines; monitor and document daily child health checks and concerns.
Complete ongoing observations and assessments and provide observations for Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) data.
Maintain accurate and timely incident reports and child portfolios using Learning Genie, and participate in data-driven planning for children and program outcomes.
Build positive, respectful relationships with families; conduct parent-teacher conferences and at least two home visits per program year.
Share developmental progress, resources, and strategies with families and encourage their participation in classroom and program activities.
Collaborate with teaching staff, Family Advocacy and Community Engagement Coordinators, and specialists to support children’s Individualized Family Service Plans and other identified needs.
Participate in 21 hours of professional development and annual required training.
Maintain confidentiality and follow agency policies, licensing regulations, and Early Head Start performance standards.