Christian Preschool Teacher - CR&R of Santa Barbara

Organization Profile

Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County is a non-profit organization established in 1970 focusing on providing low-income education, care and resource systems to under-represented children, their families and caregivers.

Under the supervision of the Director, the WINGS Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally, linguistically and culturally appropriate preschool program, in accordance with Community Care Licensing. The Preschool Teacher shall prayerfully instruct children 24 months to 5 years, in an environment where all children feel included, nurtured, loved, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential.

• Design and implement individual education programs for each child, according to assessed developmental needs;
• Complete assessments and evaluations of children enrolled in the program;
• Work collaboratively/co-teach with the Teacher Assistant, to ensure the program provides a Christian, safe, nurturing, play-based and inclusive learning environment;
• Implement faith-based positive behavioral strategies and conflict resolution practices;
• Collaborate with families and staff to build Christ and child-centered curriculum learning activities for the children;
• Communicate clearly, promptly, confidently and appropriately with the Director, staff and parents; the latter of which with respect to their values, academic, ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds;
• Inform parents regarding their child s educational plan and identify activities which parents can utilize as educational activities in the home; encourage parent participation;
• Integrate program components of health, nutrition, parent education, social services and mental health into the daily program of educational activities;
• Prepare and maintain classroom records / reports required for individual child, class and program compliance, including attendance records;
• Participate in center parent committee activities to review center activity progress and direction;
• Direct assistants, volunteers and/or substitutes to provide an effective preschool program and to ensure needs of the students are met;
• Conduct / participate in various in-service training programs and other events throughout the year.

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required;
• Completion of 12 core semester units in Early Childhood Education/Development; or 6 completed semester units of Early Childhood Education and enrollment in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully qualified;
• 6 months’ experience in a licensed childcare center, or comparable group child care program for children under 5 years of age;
• Possess at least 12 ECE/Child Development Units, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field desirable;
• 2 years’ experience providing instruction to children in an early childhood setting preferred;
• California Child Development Teacher Permit, or higher-level permit required;
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification within at least 2 years before start date;
• Completion of a physical, Tuberculosis Clearance, Flu Vaccine or Flu Vaccine Waiver, TDAP, MMR vaccine;
• Must pass a pre-employment background and fingerprint clearance;
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds in weight.

• Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) certification on an ongoing basis;
• Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale;
• California Preschool Learning Framework & Curriculum Foundations;
• Ages & Stages Questionnaires;
• Community Care Licensing Title 22 for Child Care Centers.

Mandatory 1 week teacher in-service training annually.

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour for this 40-hour full-time, non-exempt position.

• Medical coverage for employee through the Gold plan at a cost of $50.00 per pay period, with remainder of premiums paid by employer;
• Medical coverage for dependents available through employee payroll deductions;
• $50,000 Basic Life/AD&D insurance provided for employee;
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance provided for employee;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) paid by employer for employee.
• HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity plan paid by employee.

Santa Maria, CA – onsite position located at 1550 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454