TEACHER

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and/or Assistant Site Supervisor the teacher leads a classroom of toddler children. Adheres to the core values of the Agency; NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Practitioners and Professional Practice; Head Start Performance Standards; and required Head Start competencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education (ECE/CD) is required
Child Development Teacher Permit or higher is required or the ability to obtain a Teacher Permit within 90 days of hire
A minimum of one-year successful experience as a Child Development Center Teacher or equivalent teaching experience is required
For Early Head Start: at least three (3) units of demonstrated coursework in Infant and Toddler is required
Must be computer literate
Current Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center (fingerprints, TB, physical) as well as provide proof of immunity to measles and pertussis, and must obtain an influenza vaccination, or provide a waiver.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements weekly lesson plans for Toddler children
Interacts and socializes with children
Provides a safe, nurturing, and pleasing environment for the children
Screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/ assessment tools
Develops individualized educational plans for each child based on developmental assessments
Identifies and refers children with special needs
Ensures that child care routines are carried out in manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles including routines related to bathroom use, diapering change, hand washing, tooth brushing, eating and transitioning between activities
Completes daily health check; ensures the safety of the children through continuous supervision,
Effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures; operates the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards
Completes daily anecdotal notes, observations, work samples and gathers information to create a portfolio for each child.
Conducts home visits, parent teacher conferences, and inputs on PROMIS system and progress notes on child’s file.
Integrates activities that are developmentally appropriate for toddler children and that reflect the NHA Child Development Program, Early Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards and Title 5 Education Code
Supervises outdoor play environment and parent engagement events
Provides emotional support and encourages high self-esteem in the children and parents
Maintains written documentation on each child
In compliance with requirements for confidentiality; prepares monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CACFP meal count; participates in cross-component tasks; works with community resources to identify child/family needs and refers to proper resources for assistance; supervises and participates in the evaluation of Associate Teachers, parents, volunteers and other classroom aides
Must have computer skills
Communicate effectively both oral and written
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

15 Holidays Days
401(K) Retirement 6% Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
2 Personal Days
Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Live Well Program
4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.