Campus Teacher Manager Pre-School (Early Care & Education)

Under the supervision of the Campus Director and in accordance with Head Start (HS) Federal Program Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Childcare Licensing Division (CLD), and Mission Neighborhood Center’s (MNC) policies.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with Children
  • Provide assistance/coverage in preschool classrooms and infant/toddler classrooms as needed.
  • Support teaching teams in implementing developmentally appropriate practices and establishing meaningful partnerships with families to optimize children’s development and enhance parenting skills.
  • Support the implementation of school readiness, behavior, family events, health, and nutrition plans (e.g., literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art).
  • Use CSEFL techniques in guiding children’s behavior.
• Assessing Children
  • Monitor classroom interactions, experiences, and routines to establish a positive environment that supports development and learning.
• Curriculum Preparation
  • Support the organization of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, and field trip activities appropriate for the age group.
  • Support lead teachers in developing developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on children’s strengths, interests, and needs reflected in observations, screenings, and DRDP-2025 assessment results.
  • Prepare documentation to support referrals for further evaluation and specialized services for children with suspected special needs.
• Administration
  • Assume coverage in the absence of the Campus Director and remain flexible about staffing schedules as program needs change.
  • Ensure maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children’s files.
  • Work with staff and parents to ensure required dental exams, physical exams, and screenings are completed for each child in accordance with Program Performance Standards.
  • Ensure timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment (e.g., home visits, DRDPs, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, vision & hearing screenings).
  • Assist in completion of monthly meal counts and records of daily attendance for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • Assist with the Department of Education Attendance Register, 801-A Form (monthly), and Best Interest Day Forms (daily/monthly), if applicable.
  • Assist the Campus Director in organizing and implementing campus parent committee meetings.
• Classroom Maintenance
  • Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and student files/records to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
  • Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
  • Assist in maintaining equipment, emergency supplies, and clean facilities (e.g., refrigerator, playground area).
  • Keep labeled classroom areas and objects organized.
  • Support receiving food, materials, and supplies deliveries; check and log food temperatures according to MNC’s policies.
  • Assist in carrying out the Health & Safety Checklist; correct and identify deficiencies.
  • Perform minor repairs and maintenance in the classroom; report major repairs to the Campus Director.
• Supervision/Staff Development
  • Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling, and supervision.
  • Maintain staff schedules to ensure appropriate ratios throughout the day.
  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate teaching staff in all areas of performance in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies.
  • Work with supervised personnel to establish and monitor Professional Development goals.
  • Monitor employee responsibilities through reflective supervision, observation, monthly supervisory meetings, coaching, and team meetings.
  • Conduct annual formal performance reviews and provide informal performance feedback regularly.
  • Support supervised personnel with employee-related matters.
  • Work with the Campus Director to maintain accurate records of employee absences, work hours, immunizations, physical exams, fingerprints, and professional development.
• Secondary Functions
  • Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse.
  • Attend meetings and/or workshops (e.g., staff/campus meetings, in-service sessions, training, parent meetings) for professional development.
  • Follow timekeeping policies and procedures; approve timesheets according to the payroll schedule.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Customer Service
  • Provide exceptional customer service and represent the company professionally.
• Safety
  • Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE), and follow company policies.
  • Report all safety issues, accidents, or injuries to your manager immediately.
  • Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.
• Effective Team Member
  • Interact positively with team members and facilitate positive change.
  • Partner with supervisor to address department issues or concerns.

Requirements

• AA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or related field; BA Degree preferred.
• 16-hour certification in training and experience in the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition.
• 3+ years of classroom teaching experience, 1+ year of supervisory experience, and 1+ year of experience in an infant/toddler setting preferred.
• Meets California Community Care Licensing requirements, including 24 ECE Units with core courses as listed on the Child Development Permit Matrix (Core, 6 Units Infant/Toddler, 2 Units in Adult Supervision, and 6 Units in Administrative Units).
• Current or previous Head Start parent preferred.
• Experience implementing PITC and/or project-based curricula preferred.
• State of California Child Development Site Supervisor Level Permit.
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ & FBI).
• Clearance of Child Abuse Index (CACI).
• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter).
• Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter).
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter).
• Must be registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry.
• Must attend trainings required by funders (may include evenings or Saturdays).
• Bilingual, bi-literate preferred (English/Spanish or other language based on program needs).

Skills and Abilities

• Personality: Independent thinker with excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, high personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment.
• Performance: Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, conduct presentations, and maintain confidential information.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; well-organized and thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Stress Management: Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor in a multicultural setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and multi-line phone systems.
• Ability to set priorities, develop plans, and use general office equipment (fax, copier, printer, phone, computer).
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Physical Demands

• Sit approximately 80% of the time, walk 10%, and stand 10%.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to type, handle, or operate objects.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to speak and listen.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$83,200 - $98,987.20 per year

Benefits

• 15 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• 12 paid vacation days (pro-rated/accrued hourly)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Working Advantage Discount Program (WADP)