Infant Toddler Center
Our qualified and experienced team is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education to our students. We understand that every child is unique, and we strive to create an environment that fosters their individual strengths and interests.
We are looking for passionate early educators who are excited about working collaboratively on a team towards the vision of our new school. Teachers who desire to work, learn and play together
If you’re ready join an amazing team that believes in making a difference, then you should apply today. We are looking for someone that:
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Is Friendly, dependable, and willing to work as an integral part of a classroom team
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Has or wants ECE work experience and professional development opportunities
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Can communicate respectfully with children, colleagues, parents, and administrators
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Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, and
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Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning
Teacher Assistants will assist the teaching staff under the direction and Supervision of the Lead Teacher/Director and Teacher. The primary focus of the Assistant is to support the classroom teachers in providing a healthy, safe, and age appropriate environment and
program where young children have the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate curriculum weekly, large and small group activities, developing social and emotional awareness.
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Provide guidance and coaching to co-teachers in all areas building strengths and addressing weaknesses.
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Communicate with parents daily to share their child’s latest achievements building reciprocal relationships.
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Complete assessments with knowledge of ECERS, DRDP, ASQ, ASQSE, and align to individualized goals for school readiness.
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Monitor health and safety of all children adhering to all Title 22 Regulations, NAEYC Best Practice, and CDC, DPH guidelines for COVID-19 safety protocol.
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Daily cleaning.
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Friday washes all toys and shelves.
Lead Teacher/Site Supervisor skills
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2 -year experience as a Lead Teacher or Assistant Director in a licensed center- based program.
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BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
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Site Supervisor permit issued by CCTC.
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3 to 4 years’ experience in teaching preschool-age children and planning developmentally appropriate curriculum.
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Basic computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Able to pass a criminal background check.
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CPR/First aid certification.
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Health and Nutrition Certificate
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TB clearance and physical health screening upon hire.
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COVID-19 vaccination highly recommended or weekly COVID-19 testing.
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Ability to safely lift at least 30 lbs. multiple times throughout the day, kneel/sit on the floor throughout the day, and safely reach a child that is 20-30 feet away within seconds, among other essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
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12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) including core courses: Child Growth and Development, Child/Family and Community, Programs and Curriculum.
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Qualify for or hold an Associate Teacher permit issued by State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 1 year experience working in a licensed child care facility.
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All applicants must be able to pass the fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to employment and initial presence at the center.
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Ability to pass a physical exam (including submission of negative TB test and verification of immunizations. Must be submitted within 7 days of start date.
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Must have certification or be willing to take and pass Child and Adult CPR, First Aid, Health and Safety.
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Ability to work collaboratively with others.
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Physical Requirements:
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Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, visually scan environment to insure child safety indoors and outdoors, sit, and use hands.
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Daily set up of large motor equipment outdoors.
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Use of office machines and facility equipment.
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Ability to life and carry up to 40 pounds.
Skill Requirements:
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Must process effective verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Must be flexible to work with ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic children, families, college students and staff.
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Enthusiastic about working with young children