Preschool Teacher

At Partners For Child Care (PFCC), we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our programs focus on supporting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children while building strong partnerships with families.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay: $22-24
• Location: La Puente, CA (On-Site)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Site Supervisor

At Partners For Child Care (PFCC), we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our programs focus on supporting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children while building strong partnerships with families.

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team.

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing quality early education and care in a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Under the guidance of the Site Supervisor, the Preschool Teacher plans and implements educational activities, conducts developmental assessments, maintains active supervision, and promotes positive relationships with children and families.

The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, knowledgeable about child development, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times, indoors and outdoors.
• Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Encourage independence, confidence, curiosity, and positive interactions.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Support children with varying developmental needs and abilities.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized classroom materials and equipment.
• Model and encourage appropriate hygiene and self-help skills.

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with the approved curriculum.
• Conduct developmental observations and complete Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments.
• Use assessment results to establish individualized learning goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of children's developmental progress.
• Prepare engaging, age-appropriate classroom learning centers.
• Incorporate culturally responsive and inclusive learning experiences.
• Prepare monthly classroom newsletters.

• Establish positive, professional relationships with parents and guardians.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding children's progress, development, and classroom activities.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences to review assessments and educational goals.
• Encourage family participation in children's learning and development.
• Collaborate with families to support individual developmental needs.

• Follow all applicable California Title 22 and Title 5 regulations and agency policies.
• Maintain accurate daily meal counts, attendance records, and sign-in documentation.
• Complete DRDP assessments, monthly observations, and required reports within established deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of child, family, and program information.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, supervisors, and program leadership.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements and established child safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations.

• Associate degree (AA) or higher in any field.
• Completion of at least 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, including core coursework in:
• Child Growth and Development
• Child, Family, and Community
• Early Childhood Curriculum

• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.

• Valid California Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is required.
• Current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification.
• Completion of required Mandated Reporter Training.
• Ability to complete all…