Preschool Lead Teacher

ABOUT US

We are a non-profit child development agency that has provided superior early education programs since 1979. We operate 19 locations throughout San Diego County.

The Lead Teacher maintains a positive and professional attitude towards parents, staff, children, and the community while assisting the Director in implementing school goals and objectives.

Education/Training

The candidate must hold a Permit (Teacher Permit, Master Teacher Permit, or Site Supervisor Permit), have preschool teaching experience, be self-motivated, excellent in communication (verbal and written) be highly organized and be willing to be part of a TEAM. We are looking for individuals who have high standards and believe the care they provide is invaluable.

Experience

Desired Result Developmental Profile (DRDP) 2015
Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)
Title 5 and Title 22

Work Remotely -No

Basic Function

· Responsible for the academic instruction and safety of children in the classroom at all times.

· Assume all duties of the Support Teacher, Instructional Assistant and Teacher.

Responsibilities

1. Support the centers philosophy and administrative policies.

2. Attend staff meetings and school functions as required.

3. Work co-operatively with all staff and foster team work.

4. Oversee all job duties of Support Teachers, Instructional Assistants and volunteers.

5. Meet the Desired Results Assessment Instrument requirements and work with all teaching staff and Directors to ensure individual needs of children are met and appropriate evidence is collected for DRDP.

6. Plan and implement curriculum utilizing the needs of children, assessment findings, and California Department of Education’s Learning Foundations as a basis.

7. Interact and redirect with children in a positive and respectful manner. Provide opportunities for children to experience success.

8. Maintain accurate records including attendance, daily tracking, sign in sheets, meal counts, inventories, child observations, and medication log.

9. Maintain room in a neat, clean and orderly manner.

10. Assure each child has their own clean blanket, sheet and sanitized cot if applicable.

11. Keep playground free of debris, water fountains unclogged and put toys away after each use.

12. Repair broken/dangerous toys or throw out as necessary.

13. Supply parents with written or verbal notes about their child’s day including highlights, changes in eating or sleeping patterns and injuries.

14. Keep Director informed of children with persistent behavior and/or health problems.

15. Report suspicious bruises or injuries to Director.

16. Plan specific activities and events to encourage parent involvement and participation.

17. Conduct parent conferences and continually report child’s progress to parent.

18. Complete EES Core Training within the first year of employment with EES.

19. Maintain a minimum of three units per year in ECE or two workshops approved by the Site Director.

20. Assist with implementation of Title 22 requirements for Health and Safety regulations.

21. Seek prior approval from President and CEO before endorsing memorandum of understanding in regards to collaboration with other community funded agencies.

22. Review and follow EES employee handbook.

23. Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list. The list of duties and responsibilities may be expanded at times without revision to meet the immediate needs of the agency, including location.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. May provide instruction and guidance to Support Teacher, Instructional Assistant and Teacher to assist in their professional development.

Skills

Effective Oral, Auditory, Visual and Written Communication Skills

Reading Skills Organization & Leadership

Maintain Confidentiality Professionalism & Diplomacy

Customer Service Time Management

Math Aptitude Filing

Education/Training

Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Degree Preferred

Minimum Teacher Permit

A desire to continue education to gain the experience necessary to acquire a Master Teacher permit.

Experience

Minimum of 175 days of 3 + hours per day within 4 years.

Minimum Teacher permit (24 ECE units + 16 GE units) and 16 hours of Health and Safety, including CPR and First Aid

Preferred Master Teacher Permit; 16 hours of Health and Safety, including CPR and First Aid; and 3 units of Administration

Certifications/Licenses

Provide current transcripts during annual performance review

CPR & First Aid

Complete and pass physical and negative TB test.

Annual proof of influenza vaccine, (or a statement declining)

Proof of pertussis and measles immunizations

Fingerprint and Criminal Record clearance required. FBI and child abuse index. - no fingerprint exceptions.

Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification

Valid Driver’s License and proof of current insurance if driving on behalf of EES

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Child development center classroom environment, position may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, bending, sitting on the floor, standing for long periods of time and lifting children and materials as necessary.

The daily environment will require extensive standing, bending at the waist, squatting, up and down movement with your legs, crawling, kneeling, twisting, walking, lifting, reaching above and below shoulders, climbing and jumping. There will be physical activities performed with the children that include jumping jacks, running, etc.

There will be times you may be performing work under stressful conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Teacher Permit (Preferred)

Work Location: In person