Center Teacher

Center Teacher (Contract)

The Center Teacher is providing coverage for classroom teachers in the infant, toddler, and preschool programs. The Center Teacher is responsible for all aspects of care for children ages 2 months to kindergarten, or in Ventura children up to 9 years old. When in ratio, the Center Teacher steps in as a fully functioning member of the teaching team. Daily responsibilities of this role include: transportation of school age children in Ventura, stocking center supplies/groceries, physical caregiving, implementation of age appropriate, individualized curriculum, facilitating supportive relationships with children, parents and colleagues;

and assisting in classroom parent communications such as newsletters and Educa updates.

The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

Classroom Management and Practices

The learning that takes place at our Child Development Centers extends beyond the four walls of the classroom. Our children are immersed in emergent curriculum and outdoor exploration that fosters curiosity, joy, and self-expression.

• Co-create and organize a stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning environment both inside and outside
• In partnership with classroom teams, design emergent curriculum that meets the needs of the individual learning styles of the children in your care.
• Form relationships with parents, children, and co-teachers that are respectful of individual differences and culture, family styles and cultural/socioeconomic diversity.
• Assist the teaching teams to ensure a structured routine that allows for scheduled meal and rest breaks for the teaching team and maintains a flexible yet consistent daily schedule and routine for the children.
• Become familiar with the various classroom routines, expectations, and teaching styles of each classroom.
• Responsible for ensuring safe transportation of children in CDC vans at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring timely pick up & drop-off of children from designated & approved sites.
• Completion of daily van inspection reports.

Communication Skills

The staff at the Child Development Centers are responsible for building meaningful relationships with children, families, and their coworkers. We believe transparency, professionalism, and empathy are critical in sustaining these bonds.

• Foster a safe, inclusive environment for children, parents, and teachers.
• Create an environment that embraces open communication and trust between staff to ensure a high-quality environment for children and families.
• Communicate with children using developmentally appropriate language.
• Build a collaborative, working relationship with administration and all of the Classroom Managers, Primary Teachers, and Classroom Teachers.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect.
• Guide children in becoming responsible integral members of the group and community.
• Partner with parents to create an easy transition into the classroom.
• Assist teaching teams to provide Early Childhood/community resources and share information through a variety of mediums: documentation boards, newsletters, Educas, and emails; this is especially important on days when you are in the classroom full-time because a member of the teaching team is not at work.

Physical Requirements

The educators at the Child Development Centers are responsible for the health and safety of their students as well as hands-on caregiving. Please review the physical requirements to ensure you are qualified to perform all job duties.

• Observe and respond to children's needs, emergencies and/or conflicts that might occur during the day.
• Kneel down to maintain eye contact at child's level.
• Sit on the floor to engage with your students.
• Respond to a child's first aid needs which may include cuts, bruises, and bodily fluids.
• Lift or move 1–35 pounds and occasionally 35+ pounds as needed.

Who You Are

Our staff at the Child Development Centers are a diverse group of educators who bring authenticity, experience, and passion to their job every day.

• High school graduate.
• Passionate about child development and supporting our company mission to save our home planet.
• Excellent customer service…