California State Preschool (CDC/CSPS) Teacher (208 days/8 hours)

About the role

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Classroom Teacher to join our Child Development Center (CDC) team. This position is available at Hoover School and is full-time, 208 days/year (Monday-Friday), with 8-hour shifts (8am - 4pm).

Responsibilities

• Provide teacher guided and child initiated learning experiences in language and literacy, social and emotional development, cognitive and critical thinking, math concepts, science, art and physical education, utilizing the California Department of Education Preschool Learning Foundations.
• Set up and maintain indoor and outdoor environment in accordance with ECERS. Ensure that the environment meets individual, cultural and educational needs of preschool children.
• Integrate children with special needs into daily classroom activities. Collaborate with Special Education consultants to provide recommended appropriate activities. Participate in IEP meetings when necessary.
• Conduct child screenings/developmental assessments and document observations according to required timeline. Conduct two DROP assessments per year on each child and two Parent conferences based on the results of the DRDP.
• Develop Individual goals for all children based on developmental screening results, developmental assessment, teacher observations and parent input; update them accordingly with parent or guardian.
• Identifies special needs of children and secures assistance from other professionals in resolving problems.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities offered through the District, Community Colleges and other professional preschool support organizations. Must complete 21 hours of Professional Growth each year.
• Perform basic attendance, accounting and business services as required.
• Collaborates with Kindergarten teachers at the site to plan Kindergarten Transition Events between the preschool children and Kindergarten classrooms.
• Prepare and implement a weekly Lesson Plan that meets the California Department of Education Preschool Learning Foundations and developmental measures as outlined on the DRDP.
• Monitor and document the progress of each child using a research based assessment instrument or checklist, journal, portfolio and observation report.
• Keeps and maintains required records such as: DRDP, Parent Teacher Conference, Observations, Meal Counts, Weekly Lesson Plans, Activity Plans, Behavioral Documentation.
• Schedule regular conferences with parents to discuss child's progress.
• Involves parents on a regular basis in the classroom and in planning various activities. California Department of Education CDC Division requires a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) support by each classroom teacher.
• Regularly engages parents in daily conversations regarding their child's development and learning.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means, including written communication.
• Interprets the preschool program to parents and community. Opens the classroom and attends the Fall Orientation and Spring Open House.
• Insure a safe and comfortable environment for children. Develop and implement safety plan and emergency procedures. Conduct fire drills and earthquake drills on a monthly basis and keep records of these activities.
• Assists in providing meals as scheduled throughout the day.
• Supervises preschool children directly, including activities inside and outside of the classroom, to ensure the health and safety of children. May administer first aid or medications as required by a physician.
• Create stimulating and aesthetically pleasing learning environments in the classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Comply with child abuse reporting.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure program compliance to community Care Licensing and to maintain high quality services to all children and families.
• Visually observe Assistant Teachers, substitutes, volunteers and supervise them in techniques and practices of working with children and families.
• Keep classroom and playground safe and free of hazards. Maintain equipment and materials that are age appropriate and safe for children's use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Valid California Child Development Permit (CDP).
• At least 1 year of experience working with young children.
• Experience integrating children with special needs into daily classroom activities.
• Experience conducting child screenings/developmental assessments and documenting observations.
• Experience developing Individual goals for children based on developmental screening results, developmental assessment, teacher observations and parent input.
• Experience collaborating with Special Education consultants and participating in IEP meetings.
• Experience preparing and implementing a weekly Lesson Plan that meets the California Department of Education Preschool Learning Foundations and developmental measures as outlined on the DRDP.
• Experience monitoring and documenting the progress of each child using a research based assessment instrument or checklist, journal, portfolio and observation report.
• Experience maintaining required records such as: DRDP, Parent Teacher Conference, Observations, Meal Counts, Weekly Lesson Plans, Activity Plans, Behavioral Documentation.
• Experience scheduling regular conferences with parents to discuss child's progress.
• Experience involving parents on a regular basis in the classroom and in planning various activities.
• Experience communicating with parents through a variety of means, including written communication.
• Experience interpreting the preschool program to parents and community.
• Experience opening the classroom and attending the Fall Orientation and Spring Open House.
• Experience insuring a safe and comfortable environment for children. Developing and implementing safety plan and emergency procedures. Conducting fire drills and earthquake drills on a monthly basis and keeping records of these activities.
• Experience assisting in providing meals as scheduled throughout the day.
• Experience supervising preschool children directly, including activities inside and outside of the classroom, to ensure the health and safety of children. Administering first aid or medications as required by a physician.
• Experience creating stimulating and aesthetically pleasing learning environments in the classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Experience complying with child abuse reporting.
• Experience performing other duties as necessary to ensure program compliance to community Care Licensing and to maintain high quality services to all children and families.
• Experience visually observing Assistant Teachers, substitutes, volunteers and supervising them in techniques and practices of working with children and families.
• Experience keeping classroom and playground safe and free of hazards. Maintaining equipment and materials that are age appropriate and safe for children's use.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Knowledge of child development theories and practices.
• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to assess and document child progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and community.
• Ability to manage a diverse classroom.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Benefits

The Redwood City School District offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance options.
• Dental insurance options.
• Vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

$2,000 Masters; $2,000 Doctorate

Schedule

Full-time, 208 days/year (Monday-Friday), with 8-hour shifts (8am - 4pm)