AMC Teacher

The Stephen S. Wise Temple•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Teacher works alongside the lead teacher to implement curriculum, differentiate learning as needed, and build relationships with children. The teacher creates and maintains a warm, welcoming classroom environment that challenges children across social/emotional, cognitive, and physical developmental areas while using positive guidance.

Requirements

Complete 12 units of college-level child development courses and hold a high school diploma.
Have at least 2 years of experience working in a preschool classroom.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Understanding of positive guidance techniques.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Able to sit on the floor and get up and down with ease.
Able to move quickly and respond to children in emergency situations.
Able to see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, including during active play.
Able to work indoors or outdoors as needed in various weather conditions.
Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
Visual acuity including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Support each child’s physical and educational needs in the classroom.
Work with the team to build lesson plans and implement small-group and curriculum experiences for teaching and learning.
Take photos and videos to support learning documentation requirements.
Collaborate with the team to prepare for and deliver parent conferences twice a year.
Follow all state licensing health and safety requirements.
Collaborate with team members, staff, and administration to implement and support AMC’s philosophy and mission.
Attend school functions occasionally outside the normal school day.
Attend and actively participate in all-staff meetings.
Remain available during normal working hours for assigned administrative duties, mandatory staff meetings, and professional development or training sessions during paid break hours, including Spring and Winter breaks.
Perform other duties as assigned.