Teacher I​/II Early Explorers Center

Job Summary

A staff person who provides planned opportunities for children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and cognitive growth and development. Responsible for planning individual and group activities that promote each child’s strengths, ongoing assessments, and observations. Incorporates parents’ goals for their child into the daily activities.

• AA/BA degree in Child Development, or 24 units in ECE and/or Child Development or related field. If you don’t possess a BA degree, you will be placed on a Professional Staff Development Plan and continuously complete courses towards a degree.
• Must possess a valid Teacher Permit from the CCTC, preferred.
• Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified.
• Two (2) years paid experience working with children 0-5. Experience working with infants/toddlers is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate, both oral and written.
• Ability to speak, read and write English well enough to understand and be understood by others.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people including low-income families.
• Sensitive to others needs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Sincere commitment to providing services to children and the community.
• Ability to assess and respond quickly to varied situations.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

• Must complete AB 1207 California Childcare Providers:
  Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire, renewed every two (2) years.
• Must submit to a pre-employment physical examination, drug screening and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Must provide vaccination records for Pertussis (Tdap), Measles (MMR) and Influenza (optional).
• Will be fingerprinted and must clear through DOJ and FBI.
• Must possess own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and at minimum, general liability automobile insurance.
• Hold a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time.
• Paid Sick Time – 48 hours.
• Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
• Bereavement Leave – 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- 5% employer match – 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) – For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union Membership.

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