Teacher

Child Care Resource Center•Lancaster, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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! This role provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning Program. The position is divided between Classroom Management (80%) and Administrative Functions (20%).

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.
2 years’ experience working with families and children in a preschool setting required.
Related work experience in Early Childhood Education.
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.
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.
Some travel/business related driving required.
Teachers work full time 40 hours.
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.
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.
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.
CPR / Pediatric CPR certification for certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting.
Federal Debarment Checks for positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds.

Nice To Haves

Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet the education 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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning Program.
Classroom Management
Administrative Functions

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
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
Paid Winter Break
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Education reimbursement
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!