Teacher

Child Care Resource Center • Palmdale, CA

6d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CCRC is seeking a passionate Teacher to join their Early Care and Learning Program. This role is vital to the organization's mission of cultivating child, family, and community well-being. The Teacher will be responsible for providing quality preschool services, managing classroom operations, and leading teaching staff. CCRC is a growing non-profit organization with over 900 employees, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain all assigned workflow and a high level of customer satisfaction in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
• Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Ability to engage with all children and families, including those qualifying for program services.
• Uphold the values and principles of the organization.
• Effective communication and Customer Service, working professionally with adults and children, demonstrating appropriate support for program participants.
• Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative teamwork, accurate work product, strong problem-solving skills, and effective critical thinking.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met.
• Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives.
• Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Adherence to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• 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.
• Head Start/CCP Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
• Background check required.
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93).
• 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).
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995).

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience in an early childhood education program.
• 1 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.
• Hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Advanced technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Armenian / Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily functions of the classroom are completed satisfactorily.
• Supervise, evaluate, mentor, and train assigned teaching staff on performance management in the policies and procedures of CCRC Early Care and Learning.
• Participate in recruitment including prescreening and/or interviewing applicants for classroom positions to ensure candidates meet qualifications, making hiring recommendations per agency policies and with approval from policy council, and effectively communicating with Human Resources.
• Responsible for lesson plans, assessments, summaries, observations, Desired Result Developmental Profiles (DRDP-PS), Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDTM) notes, referrals, individual logs, participant’s files, curriculum, end of the month paperwork, and center reports.
• Provide leadership by example and guidance to staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with the vision and principles of CCRC and Early Care and Learning while maintaining professional standards.
• Provide professional guidance and instruction to enhance staff skills through systematic observation of participant's activities and experiences.
• Use assessment data to develop appropriate instructional plans for each student.
• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate services, ensuring daily operations of the classroom are successfully running from opening to closing.
• Organize, schedule, and plan for all classroom and center activities.
• Utilize and prepare the curriculum and supplemental materials to provide age-appropriate indoor / outdoor activities, including activities in the classroom to enhance the growth of children in all learning areas.
• Adapt the curriculum to address individual student requirements and learning objectives.
• Establish weekly goals that promote individual and group educational plans that support school readiness and facilitate transition into kindergarten.
• Partner with families to encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and ways interact with their children.
• Regularly communicate learning progress and resources to them.
• Provide and actively participate in all parent conferences, MDTM, home visits, IEP/IFSP processes and meetings, weekly planning meetings, and center staff meetings.
• Establish individual goals, communicate class progress, and provide educational strategies for parents to implement at school and in the home.
• Develop, maintain, and implement knowledge of age-appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing, and all other applicable regulations.
• Ensure a clean and safe indoor and outdoor environment is maintained daily.
• Ensure that all learning materials and classroom equipment are sanitized including eating, diapering, and napping areas as needed.
• Develop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries with leadership, staff, and parents at all times.
• Ensure all children in your care are safe and treated with respect and adhere to all care and supervision policies and procedures.
• Ensure reports required by the agency and the state are adequate and timely.
• Complete and submit weekly lesson plan goals for review and feedback prior to implementation.
• Collect observations for ongoing assessments to ensure participant outcomes are meeting agency benchmarks.
• Read, analyze, and interpret DRDP (2015) data to create child and center specific goals in a timely manner.
• Implement knowledge of age-appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, IEP/IFSP meetings, and teaching methods/practices.
• Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Suspected Child Abuse reporting policies, procedures, and documentation by all center and regional staff.
• Communicate, escalate, and complete the Unusual Incident reports following policy.
• Maintain a system of confidentiality for all data, records, and information regarding families.
• Promptly report all issues, emergencies, and unusual incidents.
• Encourage parental involvement through conferences, activities, planning and meeting attendance.
• Provide, plan, and maintain a safe learning environment daily by planning for support within the center and caseload.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Assist with food service and other needs as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

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-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