Lead Teacher - Infant​/Toddler

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Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Excluded, Child/Youth Education and Development, Temporary, Full Time

Under the general direction of the Director of the Child and Family Center (CFC), the Lead Teacher is responsible for the educational program for the Infant and/ or Toddler programs in the Child and Family Center, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

• Oversees the infant and/or toddler classrooms serving children ages 3 months to 3 years - Maintain classroom ratios. Oversee and maintain a healthy and safe environment for children, all personnel, parents, and families. In the absence of the Director and Center Coordinator, assume responsibility for overall classroom management.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the educational curriculum and supports both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Mentors and oversees Instructional Teachers, Teacher Aids, Student Teachers, and Practicum Students daily.
• Coordinates with the Director in designing the classroom environment to meet Licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate possesses comprehensive knowledge of key early childhood assessment and curriculum tools, including the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Environmental Rating Scales (ERS), Ages and Stages, and the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP). They demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively. Their experience includes planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored to children aged 3 months to 3 years.

Additionally, they maintain active involvement in professional organizations dedicated to supporting young children and their families, reflecting a commitment to ongoing professional growth and advocacy in the field.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

• Consistent with the state Child Development Permit Matrix, incumbents who possess an AA degree or higher must have completed the required units of supervised field experience. Incumbents without a degree must meet the specified days of experience within the last four years. This is roughly 6 - 12 months of experience.
• Equivalent to two years of experience performing support services for an instructional program and involving such activities as preparing, producing, dispensing, or storing materials, supplies, and equipment required for children ages 3 months – 3 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in child development/family studies or related field; master's degree preferred.
• Infant/Toddler college course work units.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience in a childcare setting.
• Teaching experience in an NAEYC-accredited program preferred.

• Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

• Possess or qualify for a Child Development Permit
  - Site Supervisor Level or higher from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Permit must be in place before start date and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification and California Child Care:
  Preventative Health and Safety Certificate. Certificate must be in place before start date and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Family & Consumer Science

Early Childhood Teacher

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