Preschool Teacher/Lead Teacher

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com/careers/26 *Definition* Under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Teacher will be responsible for the care and development of infants, toddlers or preschoolers, ages 2-5 years of age.
Ensure compliance with California State Department of Education Title 5 Funding Terms and Conditions, Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Title 22 Child Day Care Center Regulations, Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) and Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts’(HBMPAA) Academy’s Preschool for the Arts procedures and supervisor of classroom, Teaching Assistants, Volunteers, and Interns.
*Responsibilities* * Planning supervising and implementing the program for the group as accordance with the policies procedures and philosophies of specified within Title 5 and Title 22 regulations and HBMPAA Preschool 4 the Arts program.
* Observing enrolled children, completing weekly and entry of observations within the DRDP tech system.
* Conduct ongoing evaluating and assessments using the DRDP System.
Formulating short- and long-term goals for each child based on ongoing observation and assessment and in conjunction with teaching team and parent input.
* Maintaining each child’s portfolio anecdotal records and DRDP on a weekly basis.
* Designing the program to the individual needs of each child incorporating interests, strengths, weakness, family, cultural and linguistic diversity.
* Record daily services provided to each child within the “My Day Log” (i.
e.
, meals, food, naps, and daily activities).
* Ensure special diets, medical based diets, or special accommodations required are adhered to and implemented.
Always maintain records in a confidential manner.
* Conduct parent teacher conferences according to the timelines specified with DRDP and as the need arises.
* In conjunction with the Site Supervisor or Area Child Development Specialist complete referrals in a timely manner.
* Complete timely and accurate records and reports such as My Day Log, Child Incident Accident Injury Report, 15 Minute Ratio Increment, Daily Staff Child Ratio, Monthly Attendance Reports, and Daily Meal Count Reports.
* Assisting in the order, arrangement design, appearance and safety of learning environment of the classroom that reflects quality and developmentally age-appropriate environments for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of learning materials and equipment of indoor and outdoor environments.
* Establish, design of indoor and outdoor environment according to the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) or Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) always achieving and maintaining a minimum of score of five.
* Conducting daily facilitates Health and Safety Checklist.
Reporting to Site Supervisor Support at the time of notice, noted health and safety issues.
Provide input as required in the Potential Area of Concern record.
* Ensure daily sanitation of material, and equipment, inclusive of laundering bedding, wash clothes and bibs.
* Establish a weekly rotational assignment daily cleaning sanitation responsibility that assumes an equal share of the daily housekeeping responsibilities (i.
e.
wiping tables, chairs, sinks, counters, sweeping floors, discarding waste trash, disinfecting toys and equipment.
* Participate in program evaluations (DRDP and Annual Report CMR).
Providing input and developing plans of action as requested.
* Participate in community events as needed.
* Attend scheduled meetings and training as needed (i.
e.
, Annual Staff Orientation, ECERS, ITERS, DERP, and mandatory Nutrition Services Division (NSD) training as applicable).
* *Site Supervisor permit is required.
* *Minimum Qualifications* * The Preschool Teacher must have completed at a minimum of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Applicant must be able to provide a copy of transcripts showing successful completion of qualified coursework * The Preschool Teacher must have a minimum of six months of experience in a licensed childcare center comparable group childcare program.
* Must complete 8 hours of Health and Safety training.
Additionally, the Preschool Teacher must complete mandated training, CPR, and first aid training.
* The Preschool Teacher must provide an updated Health Screening Report to include negative TB results.
* Must have a valid California driver’s license and can pass a criminal background check (DOJ, FBI, and *Employment Period* Based on funding award from the Center Based General Childcare (CCTR) or CSPP program, the Teacher will be employed for a maximum of 250 days per program year.
*Salary & Benefits* *The Teacher will be compensated based on the Adopted Salary and Benefits Schedule approved by the Board of Directors.
Teacher rates are based on position classification Teacher AA or AS with Teacher Permit or Higher.
Teacher BA, BS with Teacher Permit or higher.
* Pursuant to the Employee Handbook and based on funding availability, Teacher will be afforded Health, Dental, and Vision.
Instances of termination or voluntary resignation, employees will be afforded continuation of benefits based on the regulations outlined within COBRA.
*Performance Evaluation* The Teacher will be evaluated by the Site Supervisor formally and informally to provide continuous feedback for staff development and growth.
By the 1st month of employment, the Site Supervisor will complete the Environment Rating Scales and Child Development Monitoring Review.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.
00 - $26.
00 per hour Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Have you completed at least 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
? * Do you have a minimum of six months of experience in a licensed childcare center comparable group childcare program? License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person