EHS Teacher

Job Details

Location:

EHS El Centro - El Centro, CA 92243

Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Under the supervision of the Child Development Coordinator, the EHS Teacher facilitates safe and healthy learning activities for young children, 0‑3 years of age. Play‑based learning promotes social‑emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. An EHS Teacher plans individual and group activities according to child’s age and current developmental levels under the guidelines of Creative Curriculum. The teacher also involves parents in educational activities of the program to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child’s education and development, assists parents to increase knowledge and skills, and identifies and reinforces experiences that can be used in the home.

• Develops a plan to ensure the safety of the children, utilizing indoor and outdoor facilities; completes daily health and safety checklist and reports needed repairs.
• Inspects facilities for hazardous conditions and unsafe materials; removes debris and unsafe equipment.
• Supervises activities of children to ensure their safety.
• Recognizes and reports accidents, illnesses, and suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel according to timelines.
• Conducts monthly emergency drills.
• Maintains a clear and orderly classroom, kept free of clutter.

• Plans and conducts class activities that encourage healthy habits appropriate to the child.
• Selects and uses materials and equipment that stimulate child development.
• Includes materials reflecting the children’s culture(s) and uses them appropriately.
• Plans and facilitates daily learning activities based on children’s interests, aligning with Creative Curriculum to support school readiness in all learning domains.
• Writes and maintains accurate records and child observations to complete assessments (DRDP) twice per year.
• Designs an individual development plan (IDP) for each child in collaboration with the parent, identifying learning goals and activities for home and school.
• Provides diaper changes and meets toileting needs of young children as needed; facilitates healthy habits such as tooth brushing and handwashing.
• Conducts staff‑parent conferences each family with an enrolled child; parents receive a conference within 30 days of completed DRDP.
• Attends all required in‑service training, orientations, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Follows approved agency procedures and maintains them under proper security.
• Submits all required reports and administrative forms accurately, completely, and timely, including enrollment and attendance information.

• Actively participates in recruiting and assisting parents who walk in for enrollment information.
• Encourages participation in parent groups at the center and provides opportunities for parents to use their skills and talents.
• In bilingual settings, communicates both verbally and in writing with parents and children in their language when possible.
• Conducts parent education meetings, including orientation, discussion of IDP, child development, curriculum, and parenting skills.

• Attends trainings and meetings as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Performs special projects and/or other related duties as assigned.
• Abides by the Agency Code of Conduct and policies, including applicable laws such as Mandated Reporting.

• Associate Teacher – 12 Core Units in Early Childhood Education; must have a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or above within six months of hire.
• Teacher I – Associate (AA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Teacher II – Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Teacher III – Master’s (MA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• At least two years’ experience in a classroom or group setting with children.

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