Early Childhood Educators Needed

Job Description

Job Description

Hill & Dale Family Learning Center is a non profit, NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Education Center in Santa Monica, CA looking for highly qualified PT and FT Educators. You must posses a strong knowledge base in Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Play Based Curriculum as well as some knowledge of curriculum models like Reggio, Montessori and Emergent Curriculum. We utilize many different styles at H&D!

• We are currently hiring PT substitute educators with some experience and basic educational requirements who are looking to gain an entry level position with room for growth! (Quite a few of our FT Educators started out as support or subs!)
• We are also hiring FT educators with at least 1-2 years of experience working with ages 0-5 and the educational requirements needed to be a fully qualifiedInfant/Toddler OR Preschool Educator
• Applicants must follow and adhere to COVID-19 precautions and requirements.

*Please do not apply for any position if you do not have any ECE experience/education or are not willing to adhere to COVID-19 requirements.

All applicants must also perform and posses the following:

Educational Programming Development and Implementation

• Create a learning community devoted to nurturing the development of children, families and educators with an emphasis on empathy, trust, cooperation, responsibility and self-esteem.
• Ensure high quality Developmentally Appropriate Practice and care always.
• Maintain current documentation of learning process and assessments of individual children’s growth.
• Provide daily rich, engaging curriculum experiences to all children.
• Collaborate with peer lead educators and educators to maintain an inclusive and organized classroom.
• Evaluate curriculum implementation and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Develop meaningful relationships and trust with children and families that is supportive of each family’s values and ensures alignment with Hill & dale’s philosophy.
• Select appropriate learning materials for classroom.

Partnership with Families

• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with families based on partnership, mutual respect, transparency and open communication. Engender families’ trust and enable clear lines of responsibility and accountability.
• Orient new families in policies, procedures, philosophy and routines of the center ensuring smooth onboarding.
• Partner with families by developing individualized plans for children and providing rich parent education opportunities.
• Support planning and implementation of community and enrichment events.

Health & Safety

• Ensure Center compliance with all local, regional, state and Federal regulations, training requirements and licensing requirements. Assist with accreditation as needed.
• Perform daily child health and equipment inspections that adhere to current policies and procedures.

Additional Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

PT Support Educators:

• Some classroom or practicum class experience working with ages 0-5.
• Some experience developing and implementing early childhood education curriculum, deep understanding of current and emerging trends.
• 6 units inECE/CD including core courses for entry level educators OR be willing to enroll in ECE courses.

FT Infant/Toddler AND Preschool Educators:

• 1-2 years of classroom experience working with ages 0-5.
• Infant/Toddler Applicants-must have Infant & Toddler units
• Experience developing and implementing early childhood education curriculum, deep understanding of current and emerging trends.
• At least 12 units in ECE/CD including core courses.

COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES:

• Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
• Dedicated to improvement of the teaching profession.
• Embraces the Hill & Dale mission and core values. Skilled educator who treats children with respect at all times.
• Possess a well-rounded understanding of the whole child and Developmentally Appropriate Practice and able to respond to the individual child and family needs and interests.
• Possesses good observational and analytical skills and able to offer fresh, creative solutions in difficult situations.
• Communicates in a manner that is transparent, straight-forward and concise.
• Executes Center priorities and calmly manages emergencies as they arise.
• Able to view situations through multiple lenses to make well-informed decisions. Analyzes and diagnoses situations using sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work with different perspectives, backgrounds, and personality types.
• Able to earn the trust and respect of all stakeholders, resolve conflicts and set the tone for a positive culture.