Early Preschool Teacher

Description

Create a Place Where Little Minds Grow and Big Discoveries Begin

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The early preschool years are filled with curiosity, discovery, and important developmental milestones. Children are learning to communicate, build friendships, solve problems, express themselves, and become more independent every day.

As an Early Preschool Teacher at TRF , you will create a warm, engaging, and supportive classroom where children feel safe to explore, ask questions, and discover the world around them.

You will plan meaningful learning experiences, implement our Emergent Curriculum, support children's individual developmental needs, and build strong partnerships with families.

This is more than teaching preschool. You are helping children build the confidence, skills, and love of learning that will support them for years to come.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...

• Enjoy working with preschool children and understand their developmental needs.
• Are creative, patient, nurturing, and excited about helping children learn through play.
• Enjoy planning engaging activities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
• Understand the importance of creating an organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Are comfortable observing children's progress and adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively with families and work collaboratively with your teaching team.
• Are dependable, organized, and committed to providing quality early childhood education.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Hands-on experience supporting preschool children's learning and development.
• Opportunities to strengthen your classroom leadership and lesson-planning skills.
• Experience implementing an Emergent Curriculum in a state-funded preschool program.
• Opportunities to develop your skills in child observation, developmental screenings, and positive guidance.
• Experience building meaningful relationships with children and their families.
• Professional development, staff training, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to grow your career within TRF.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role, you will create a preschool classroom where children feel comfortable, engaged, and excited to learn something new every day.

CREATE AN ENGAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• Implement the Emergent Curriculum and applicable CDSS standards for CSPP classrooms.
• Prepare daily lesson plans that include indoor and outdoor activities based on children's individual needs, interests, and schedules.
• Incorporate multicultural materials and activities that encourage children to appreciate different backgrounds and experiences.
• Organize the classroom into well-defined learning centers that encourage exploration, creativity, and independence.
• Rotate classroom materials and activities to keep the learning environment fresh, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.
• Create opportunities for children to develop self-awareness, emotional security, self-expression, and gross and fine motor skills.
• Maintain a warm, home-like, organized, safe, and sanitary classroom.
• Incorporate California Department of Education, Desired Results, and ECERS standards into classroom activities and the learning environment.

SUPPORT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Plan and lead activities that encourage language, early literacy, math, creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.
• Observe children during classroom activities and document their progress through anecdotal records and developmental checklists.
• Conduct developmental screenings and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Adapt learning experiences to support each child's developmental level, interests, and individual needs.
• Use positive child guidance strategies to encourage cooperation, independence, and healthy social interactions.
• Build trusting relationships with children and provide consistent, caring support throughout the day.
• Incorporate meals, snacks, transitions, and everyday routines as opportunities for learning.
• Implement family-style dining according to program policies and applicable standards.

KEEP CHILDREN SAFE

• Maintain active supervision and stay engaged with children throughout the day.
• Follow required child-to-staff ratios and all licensing, health, safety, and program requirements.
• Keep classroom materials, equipment, and learning areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow appropriate health, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, food reports, in-kind reports, and other required documentation.
• Report concerns appropriately and follow program procedures for incidents and mandated reporting.
• Maintain classroom supplies and notify the Program Director when additional materials are needed.

BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES

Children thrive when families and teachers work together to support their growth.

You will:

• Welcome children and families each day and help create a smooth transition between home and the classroom.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Maintain ongoing, professional communication about children's activities, progress, and developmental needs.
• Share learning activities that families can continue at home to reinforce classroom experiences.
• Encourage family participation in classroom activities, workshops, trainings, and program events.
• Document parent communication and volunteer activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with families, coworkers, and program leadership to support each child's success.

HOW YOU SHOW UP

At TRF, we believe preschool teachers have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in how children see themselves, connect with others, and approach learning.

You are patient and encouraging, even when children are working through big feelings or challenging moments.

You understand that play is an important part of learning and that children's questions, interests, and discoveries can create meaningful teaching opportunities.

You create structure and consistency while giving children the freedom to explore, make choices, and develop independence.

You know when to guide, when to listen, and when to let children try something on their own.

You communicate openly with families and coworkers and understand that every child deserves to feel valued and supported.

You bring creativity, warmth, and intention to your classroom—and you understand that the experiences you create today can help shape a child's confidence and love of learning for years to come.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, 401(k), and Professional Development Opportunities.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you're looking for a role where you can inspire curiosity, support children's development, and create meaningful learning experiences every day, we want to hear from you.

Submit your application and join the TRF team.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• An Associates of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and a minimum of 24 ECE units and a Teacher Permit issued from CCTC. BA Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Master Teacher or higher permit preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with Early Preschool Children (ages 2-3 years)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative and resourceful. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people. Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal background clearance with (FBI, DOJ, and CAI)
• Complete a physical examination, T.B. test, proof of immunization for (influenza, TDap, and MMR),
• Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States. If you fail to submit this proof, federal law prohibits us from hiring you.
• Mandated Child Abuse Training completed within 14 days of employment

Compensation: $24-$28