Infant Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Toddler and Preschool Teachers must meet all requirements:

2 years of experience working as a preschool teacher or with children in a school or in-home daycare setting
12 core early childhood education units (*Including units in infant and toddler to meet qualifications*) Associates Degree or BA in child development or California CD Assistant Teacher Permit

CPR and first aid (with EMSA certification)

Mandated Reporter training
Health Screening
Background clearance required (Department of Justice/FBI/CACI )

Negative TB test

Title 22 regulations-101173(b)(5), 101217, 101216

Skills
Caring, nurturing, and positive attitude toward children
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Successfully communicate with children, parents, and co-workers
Emotional intelligence
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Patience and the ability to work well with young children
Creativity and the ability to engage children in learning activities
Knowledge of child development principles and early childhood education techniques
Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child
Strong organizational skills to manage lesson plans, materials, and classroom activities

Duties and responsibilities:

Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for preschool children
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
Foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play and structured activities
Monitor and assess each child's progress and provide feedback to parents/guardians Collaborate with other teachers and staff to plan and coordinate classroom activities
Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your careSupervise and ensure the safety of children at all times
Plan and implement daily preschool instructional activities
Interact with and care for the physical needs of the infant, toddler,
and preschool-age children
Maintain a hygienic learning environment
Support the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the preschool program
Exercise appropriate judgment in making decisions
Maintain accurate records
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Follow oral and written instructions
Attend meetings and in-service training activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with infant, toddler, and/or preschool students, parents, and program staff
Willingness to learn and participate in new language exposure such as Spanish, ASL, Portuguese

Physical abilities include but are not limited to:

Must be able to hear and speak to exchange information
See to perform assigned duties
Sit or stand for extended periods
Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and
other equipment
Kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files Lift objects.
Lift children and equipment up to 50 pounds.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with a disability reasonably.

Toddler and Preschool Teacher reports to Program and Outreach Directors.

We offer competitive pay rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for working with young children and helping them reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and 3 references. lic# 376105122

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Personal days
• Yearly Stipends
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person