Early Education Teacher; Infant​/Toddler​/Twos

Early Education Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos)

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Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor of Early Education Center, the Early Education Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos) is responsible for general supervision and planning of developmentally appropriate program curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school‑aged children; ages 3 months to 8 years. In addition, incumbent may give direction and mentor Student Assistant Teachers. The role requires a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, current negative TB test, and clear pre‑employment background check.

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

• Entry level

• CHILD DEV CTR TEACHER 1 (004107)

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave

• Budgeted Salary: $28.90 hourly
• Benefits Level Eligibility:
  Full benefits

• Assume responsibility for the general supervision and safety of all children in attendance, including compliance with Department of Social Services licensing requirements and Titles 5 and 22 regulations. Design and maintain a developmentally appropriate, enriching environment conducive to children's safe, independent exploration. Maintain a clean environment inside the facility and outside yard.
• Help plan the care and assist in implementing the developmental curriculum consistent with the California Department of Education and Department of Social Services, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements for curriculum and teaching environments. Design daily developmentally appropriate curriculum in conjunction with findings obtained from children's Desired Results Assessments. Establish and maintain a safe, clean, functional and organized atmosphere in the Center.
  
  Help organize and safely supervise children's field trips on and off campus.
• Make regular observations of individual children to assess challenges, strengths and goals. Document and analyze information from developmental assessment to plan appropriate curriculum for children and maintain ongoing communication with families. Complete Desired Results Assessments, twice a year within a specified time, for a designated group of children. Responsible for correctly filling out forms and writing reports concerning children's behavior and health.
• Participate in overall program evaluation, planning of program's goals and effectiveness.
• Give input to the Site Supervisor regarding long‑term program planning.
• Establish and maintain regular respectful verbal and written communication with parents to inform families of their child's day and center activities. Work in collaboration with families to facilitate children's transitions between home and center. Assist in maintaining a culturally sensitive, respectful atmosphere for families. Encourage family involvement in program. Attend quarterly family meetings.
• Attend regularly scheduled, evening staff meetings and program‑wide staff meetings. Actively participate and contribute as a team member with all other staff. Establish and maintain effective communication through cooperative problem‑solving and active listening skills with other staff.
• Participation at staff development and in‑service trainings, workshops, conferences, and other professional growth activities (some evening or weekend hours) to improve skills, update knowledge of current professional practices and ongoing accumulation of training hours and/or units to renew a California Child Development Permit following the Child Development Permit Matrix.
• Participate in hiring, supervising and evaluating student teaching assistants. Occasionally conduct evening, student assistant training seminars in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
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