Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Teacher STC Program Felton Institute Agency Overview

Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives Our organization offers 50+ programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional age youth, as well as aging adults. Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve.

Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage the use of professional development, that staff can utilize throughout their career.

As a Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. You will also support to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children and facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals.

Manage and supervise all operations of an assigned STC infant/toddler/preschool room according to established procedures, including 3
-5 regular staff, substitutes for regular staff, 1 foster grandparent, and 15–24 children, during periods of the when the Lead Teacher is not in the room: including either early or late shift, lunch break, prep time and meeting times. During extended absences of the Lead Teacher including illness, vacation, or job vacancy, fulfills all the duties of that position.

• Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and creative and inclusive environment for all children
• Greeting parents or guardians cordially and professionally and exchanges accurate information concerning the child’s needs and how his /her/ day has been daily.
• Providing a friendly and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff
• Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children birth to four, with emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
• Supervising children at play, setting limits, and helping children problem solve
• Facilitating each child's emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth
• Observing and documenting children's work and progress
• In conjunction with classroom staff, is responsible for completing DRDP-R assessments, other data relating to child’s development, observations, and any other relevant documentation
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with classroom staff to ensure the best quality program and services.
• Support classroom staff in creating an exciting and enriched environment connected to curriculum and quality learning experiences
• Sharing information within one's own team and across the centers within the region.
• Demonstrating sensitivity and empathy towards others; open to new ways of thinking and working while learning from your experiences.
• Setting priorities for tasks in order of importance

• A minimum of 50 days of 3+hours/day work experience within 4 years
• AA degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field of study preferred OR 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) Units, including core courses (child/human growth and development; child/family/community and curriculum) and at least 3 units in administration and supervision of childcare development programs
• Must be willing to continue educational growth to obtain minimum qualifications of a Child Development Teacher’s Permit and to continue educational growth towards a bachelor's degree.
• Must hold or be eligible for State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Associate Teacher Permit or above.
• Upon hire, must be able to pass a physical exam and TB screening, to meet Title 22 regulations as required
• Upon hire, must pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index clearance as…