Child Group Teacher

Child Group Teacher

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The Child Group Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a nurturing and stimulating educational environment for young children. This role involves planning and implementing age‑appropriate curriculum and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The teacher will work closely with children, parents, and staff to ensure a supportive and effective learning experience.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum 12 units of Child Development or related classwork required.
• Two years of child‑related experience or equivalent training with knowledge of child growth and development and nurturing guidance strategies preferred.

• Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
• Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
• Ability to work harmoniously with manager, subordinates, supervisors, and others.
• Interact effectively with infants, toddlers, and school‑age children.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.
• Provide a safe and positive environment for children.
• Maintain confidential information of agency business, clients, and employees to legal standards and/or local regulations.
• Physical capability to lift over 20 pounds and engage in physical activity.
• Maintain current Medical First Aid certification and respond appropriately to medical incidents, ensuring the health and safety of clients and staff.

• Complete a developmental assessment (ASQ) on each child quarterly.
• Document children’s progress and communicate with parents and educators on child/parent related concerns and progress; ensure a safe and clean environment for children.
• Plan and implement daily age‑appropriate activities.
• Act as a role model for clients and children.
• Assist with data collection to meet program needs.
• Maintain current Medical First Aid certification and respond appropriately to medical incidents.
• Prevent and control infection.
• Maintain a culture of quality and safety.
• Effectively use de‑escalation skills and techniques.
• Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.

• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Report any client imminent danger to self or others or grave disability immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Child Group Teacher for our First Step - Perinatal program, who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others!

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

• Health Insurance Coverage – comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and employer‑paid life insurance.
• 2 weeks vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan with unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice, and other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non‑Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Annual salary increases.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Discounts for employees on gym memberships, cellphone plans, and other perks.