Child Development Center Teacher

Position Summary

The Child Development Center Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing activities for an assigned classroom. Responsibilities include developing an anti-bias culturally relevant curriculum, setting up the environment to meet children's needs, maintaining classroom discipline, and participating in staff meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programming including the writing of weekly lesson plans based on children’s needs and interests
• Setting up the environment to meet and challenge the changing needs of the children and to stimulate curiosity
• Responsibility for setting the tone for and maintaining classroom discipline
• Demonstrate verbally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development
• Maintain a safe, clean and pleasant environment
• Tend to the physical care, safety and wellbeing of all the children in the group
• Participate in staff meeting discussions regarding the program activities
• Provide information to parents regarding their children as well as general child development information
• Participate in Sea Mar sponsored and/or community events
• Actively participate in the Intergenerational Program through, daily greetings and departures with Home Care Residents, full engagement between the children and resident, this includes thoroughly planned activities that are developmentally appropriate for both children and residents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• An understanding of children growth and development and the ability to apply this understanding through planning activities, areas and materials that encourage the children in problem solving and independent play
• The ability to instruct other adults and to work with all children in an appropriate manner
• Able to meet the social and emotional, physical and developmental needs of the children, maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and possess knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid
• The ability to observe and document children’s behavior and maintain children’s educational records
• A willingness to read, to learn and to increase his/her own understanding of child development workshops, classes and study
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• The ability to read and understand Early Children Education journals and reports
• The ability to respond to common inquires or concerns from families
• AAA required, CDA required or equivalent degree in Early Childhood Education
• 30 hours initial STARS training required within the first 6 months of employment
• Two years’ work experience in a child care setting required
• CDC Teacher must have experience with and the ability to relate to children and families from diverse racial and economic backgrounds
• Complete HIV and Child Abuse and Neglect training as required

Language Skills

• Must possess the ability to read and understand Early Children Education journals and reports
• Must have ability to respond to common inquires or concerns from families

Education and Training

• AA required, CDA required or equivalent degree in Early Childhood Education
• 30 hours initial STARS training required within the first 6 months of employment
• Two years’ work experience in a child care setting required

Other Requirements

• CDC Teacher must have experience with and the ability to relate to children and families from diverse racial and economic backgrounds
• Complete HIV and Child Abuse and Neglect training as required

What We Offer

• Fringe benefits surpass most companies
• Excellent benefit package of: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options
• Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Maria D. Aguilar, CDC Supervisor, at mariaaguilar@seamarchc.org.