Preschool Teacher

Overview

Interested in this position? Please email your unofficial transcripts to verify your Child Development/Early Childhood Education units to proceed with a Teacher role. You will provide exceptional care and education for children and their families and implement our comprehensive educational program in your assigned classroom while supervising and guiding Instructional Assistants and Associate Teachers. Your work will support CAPSLO's mission to deliver a high-quality enriching educational experience for all enrolled children and their families.

• Support Center Supervisor in ensuring quality experiences for children and families, adhering to laws and regulations.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences; schedule at convenient times for families (may include evenings and weekends).
• Plan and implement the center's education plan, individualizing for each child, and track development with parental involvement; maintain accurate documentation and tracking of program requirements (Child/Family Files, Lesson Plans, Curriculum planning, Assessments, Transition Plans, Meal counts, Tracking sheets).
• Ensure the center environment is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers diverse activities for children, including physical activities and movements.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings; address issues related to children, families, or program quality, including those involving self-help skills (toileting, feeding, dressing, etc.).
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) as part of a multidisciplinary program; follow policies and procedures for daily operations and housekeeping duties; ensure proper sanitation and confidentiality of family records.
• Provide guidance to children and uphold their personal rights; adhere to safety rules to ensure maximum safety for self, employees, and others.

• Has an AA/AS with 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development and 6 months related teaching experience; RCCP Child Development Teacher Permit or II;
• BA/BS with 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development and 1 year related teaching experience; 3 units of Supervised Field Experience;
  Child Development Teacher Permit or a Teacher credential;
• Ability to support the center's education plan and work with children and families in a diverse environment.

Note: This job description includes duties and responsibilities that may change at any time and does not necessarily list all activities required of the employee.