Early Education Childcare/preschool teacher

Position Description
AppliedKid's is seeking a dedicated and creative Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team. In this role, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for preschool-aged children while fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Key Responsibilities

Supervise preschool children at all times while ensuring compliance with licensing, safety, and accreditation standards.
Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that meet the needs of the whole child and reflect individual interests.
Collaborate with teaching team members to design, evaluate, and enhance classroom routines, curriculum, and learning environments in accordance with ITERS, ECERS, and QRIS guidelines.
Build strong relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher meetings, and developmental updates.
Maintain accurate child records, assessments, and documentation in alignment with Community Care Licensing Title 22"
Create a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom that promotes respect and celebrates diversity.
Participate in professional development, training, and staff meetings to implement early education best practices.
Position Requirements
This position requires the following skills and attributes:
Minimum of 12 core semester units in ECE plus 3 units in Infant/Toddler studies.
Eligible for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Program Associate Teacher Permit or higher.
Experience working with preschool children in a licensed childcare center.
Compliance with all health, background check, and immunization requirements for childcare employment.
Preferred
The following skills and attributes are preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or equivalent experience.
Familiar with California Infant/Toddler Preschool Foundations and California Health and Human Services' Community Care Licensing Division Title 22, Division 12.
Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $22- $29 / hour (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.
Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.
All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.