Children's Center Teacher

Children's Center Teacher

Children's Center

559959

Close Date:
08/20/2026

Temporary (4 Months), Internal

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(Job #559959) SSP IA, Working Title, CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,150 - $5,076 per month, Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,150. Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.

This is a temporary, full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan.

Please note that this is an internal recruitment open only to active, stateside, Cal Poly Humboldt Employees.

The Children's Center teacher is responsible for the successful operation of one toddler or pre-school classroom for children ages 3 months - 5 years and works a full 12 month schedule. This position works collaboratively with other Children's Center staff and is under the direct lead of the Assistant Director and Director of the Children Center. Teachers may be responsible for providing lead oversight to 10 - 15 Student Assistants.

This area falls under the administrative leadership of the Executive Director of Auxiliary Operations.

Plan and implement the classroom program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Children's Center under supervision of Appropriate Administrator - 65%

• Integrate the philosophy and goals of the program in relation to the developmental stages and cultural diversity of the children enrolled
• Promote and supervise the healthy emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child
• Plan and prepare learning centers and activities on a daily basis
• Develop warm, comfortable communication with children
• Evaluate health of children enrolled on a daily basis
• Support Appropriate Administrator with conducting and maintaining records of assessments and developmental profiles of children and utilize in planning and conducting daily activities
• Establish and maintain an environment that is developmentally appropriate and challenging for each child enrolled
• Ensure the health and safety of children enrolled in the program
• Serve meals and snacks to children enrolled daily
• Provide any necessary first aid for children and maintain emergency procedures
• Work collaboratively with other Teachers

Provide leadership in the initial orientation and ongoing training, lead oversight and evaluation of Student Assistants and work-study personnel and for student placements from academic departments - 15%

• Collaborate with other Children's Center Teachers and the Assistant Director in planning and implementing student orientation and ongoing in-service training for students
• Conduct bi-monthly staff development meetings for student staff
• Act as a positive role model and guide for students working in the Center
• Cultivate rapport and teamwork amongst the staff
• Provide thorough written mid-semester evaluations for each student staff member under supervision of Appropriate Administrator

Facilitate ongoing communication and positive interpersonal relations with parents of children enrolled in the program - 10%

• Plan and conduct parent orientation meetings each semester
• Participate in and contribute to parent conferences each semester with parents of children in own group
• Provide daily communication with parents to share information regarding individual children
• Respond to parent concerns and questions with understanding and acceptance with support of Appropriate Administrator
• Provide information, help parents find answers, and make necessary referrals
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the families enrolled in the center
• Plan and implement parent education activities based on…