Job Description:
Job Summary
Teaching staff support the planning and implementation of educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, promoting childrens social and emotional development, and ensuring consistent supervision in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Essential Functions
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Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests
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Create, maintain, and enhance intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments
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Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members
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Ensure childrens health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and adherence to safety standards
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Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and foster creative, supportive workplaces
Work Environment Expectations
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Demonstrate positive and respectful interactions with children and youth
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Maintain safe emotional and physical environments
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Ensure punctuality and regular attendance
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Participate actively in indoor and outdoor programming
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Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age
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Follow safety guidelines, report health or safety concerns, and remain calm during emergencies or first-aid situations
Physical & Environmental Conditions
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Work in both indoor and outdoor settings, including weather conditions that are safe for children
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Conduct visual inspections to identify hazards and implement preventative safety measures
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Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities
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Perform frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
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Lift and carry materials up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance
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Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varied surfaces
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Adapt to childrens physical levels by sitting, kneeling, or squatting during activities
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Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required
Qualifications & Experience
Education
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Education and permit requirements may vary by program type and age group
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One of the following is required:
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24 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades, plus required general education units, or
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Associates degree or higher in ECE, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited institution, or
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Valid Teacher Permit or higher issued by the appropriate credentialing authority
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Experience & Skills
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Two years of experience in a group care or teaching environment with a consistent age group preferred
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One year of experience supervising adults or equivalent supervision coursework preferred
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Strong classroom management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills
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Effective organization, time management, and curriculum documentation abilities
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Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team environment
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Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred
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Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs