Teacher

Child Care Resource Center • Lancaster, CA

6d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! Within the team structure, the Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning Program which include the following responsibilities:

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education, Families Studies, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development. Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by holding an Associate’s Degree, a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, participating in the waiver program, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience working with families and children in a preschool setting required. Related work experience in Early Childhood Education. Internal CCRC applicants must have a minimum of 1,000 hours in ECL classroom working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting within the last two years.
• Professional/Technical Certifications: Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire. Must have a current Teacher Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix. Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
• Technical Requirements: Intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
• Travel: Some travel/business related driving required; Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.
• Work Schedule: Teachers work full time 40 hours. Overtime may be expected. Schedule hours may vary according to the needs of the center and families in their caseload and may require working a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Background check required.
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management (80%)
• Administrative Functions (20%)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -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-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees