Christian Preschool Teacher CRR 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 various in‑service training programs and other events throughout the year.

• Associate’s 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;
• Monthly office chiropractic visits paid by employee; serenity suite access available; on‑site masseuse paid by employee.

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