Teacher

Options For Learning • West Covina, CA

just now • $28 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The teacher will implement curriculum and facilitate enriching classroom experiences, while ensuring a safe and caring environment for children enrolled in the organization’s Early Learning or School-age programs. This role is responsible for following organization policies, providing supervision for enrolled children, and maintaining a quality program.
The location for this role will be one of the organization’s specific sites in the San Gabriel Valley. Assignments will be based on program needs.

Requirements

• Child development teacher permit;
• Associate degree in child development, or a related field OR 24 units in child development and 16 units in general education (depending on child age group);
• Three semester units in administration, with a passing grade of “C” or better;
• Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety Code 1596.866), and to be renewed every 2 years;
• Health screening and TB clearance, to be renewed every 5 years;
• Must present proof of immunization for TDap, MMR, whooping cough, and yearly influenza (waiver may be accepted for influenza);
• Must clear live scan background screening;
• Must complete mandated reporter certification training, to be renewed every 2 years;
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively;

Nice To Haves

• A California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance (preferred);
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing classroom activities, based on program-specific curriculum;
• Preparing and implementing an individual educational plan for each child;
• Supervising and interacting with children in a positive manner;
• Developing and maintaining learning centers which reflect the interests and needs of the children enrolled in the program;
• Providing a wide variety of experiences for children, with an emphasis on active learning;
• Providing a well-supervised and safe environment;
• Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents and staff;
• Reading, following and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
• Encouraging language development and respect for language diversity in classroom and community;
• Facilitating monthly site staff meetings;
• Supervising the associate teacher and assistant teacher in the classroom;
• Accomplishing other duties, as assigned, to create and maintain a quality preschool program;
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Actively participating in the annual in-service training;
• Planning or participating in planning and implementing parents meetings and activities;
• Providing a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis, according to Options center-based checklist;
• Recruiting, training and supervising parents and other volunteers;
• Promoting full enrollment and participating in recruitment of children as directed;
• Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to organization policies and procedures;
• Assisting the education supervisor as needed;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee’s premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree