Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and a multicultural curriculum for preschool children. Maintain a safe classroom environment while conducting child assessments and engaging with parents from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a valid Child Development Permit. Candidates must possess Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification and pass required health screenings and background checks.
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Job description
Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.
Position is full-time with full benefits and starts out between $23.00 - $27.00 per hour. Position is located in the Santa Maria area.
Teachers work in partnership with the team teacher to develop weekly lesson plans for preschool children, develops and maintains a safe and positive classroom climate, and an intentional learning environment; screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/assessment tools; individualizes the educational plans for each child based on ongoing developmental assessments. Engages parents of various cultural backgrounds in their Childs education. Acts as the “second in command” of site operations when Site Supervisor is off site, as assigned.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
Plans high quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teacher.
Carries out a bilingual, multicultural, anti-bias curriculum designed to meet children’s developmental needs within program guidelines.
Develops positive relationships with each child and parent.
Maintains an indoor and outdoor classroom environment consistent with Head Start/Child Development, Licensing and Agency standards.
Maintains the confidentiality of records and information of enrolled families.
Assists children with self-care needs such as tooth brushing, diapering, toileting, hand washing and wiping noses.
Maintains a physically safe environment and clean well-organized equipment and learning materials indoors and out.
Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
Plans monthly/weekly curriculum with team teacher that scaffolds children’s development.
Works on a regular basis with the team teacher to plan and evaluate individualization of the curriculum and behavior plans if applicable.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Retirement Plan With Match
Is responsible for large group three times a week and a small group (primary language) daily.
Plans and carries out transition activities for children who are entering or leaving the class/center.
Maintains narrative records on each child related to their development.
Completes required paper and electronic records in a timely manner.
Assumes responsibility for maintenance of required assessments and screenings.
Attends IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings for special needs children with consultants, school district personnel and parents as required.
Attends parent meetings upon request.
Provides daily on-going communication with parents regarding children’s activities, development, and special needs.
Makes at least 2 home visits, and two parent conferences with each assigned child's family annually. Makes special efforts to include fathers.
Participates with supervisors and managers in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of the program’s effectiveness.
Carry out responsibilities of staff supervision, licensing requirements and overall center operations when the Site Supervisor is away from the center.
Must be available for pre-arranged evening or weekend home visits, meetings, or special events to meet the needs of working families.
Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.
Is sensitive to children with special needs.
Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers.
Performs other comparable related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill & Ability Required
Teacher II
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field and eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience. Six (6) infant and toddler units required.
Teacher III
Bachelor's Degree or higher with 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development and eligible for a Child Development Master Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience and one year of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher. Six (6) infant and toddler units required.
Computer Skills
To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
Other Skills and Abilities
Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; Bilingual preferred.
Other Qualifications
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process.
Provide verification of
State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement.
Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.
CommUnify, EOE
Market context
California classroom teachers remain in steady demand
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
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