Lead Teacher (Infants)

About the role

The Lead Teacher role at TRF offers a unique opportunity to deepen your impact, sharpen your leadership skills, and position yourself for future career advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support fellow teaching staff by modeling best practices in early childhood instruction.
• Stay current on child development research and bring new learning back to your team.
• Maintain required records and documentation accurately and on time.
• Conduct daily head counts and ensure child-to-staff ratios are maintained at all times.
• Uphold all Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards and CDE program expectations across your site.
• Complete all required licensing paperwork and support staff in making mandated reports when needed.
• In the absence of your Site Director, review and approve timesheets, work orders, and purchase orders.
• Follow up on site visits with Community Care Licensing and ensure all required reports are submitted.
• Communicate site concerns and issues to the administrative office promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• An Associates of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and a minimum of 24 ECE units and a Site Supervisor Permit issued from CCTC.
• A BA Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Site Supervisor Teacher or higher permit preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with Children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative and resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people.
• Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Complete a physical examination (LIC 503).
• Proof of immunization for the following: influenza, Tdap, MMR, and a Current TB test.
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207).
• Satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI/CACI).

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of child development and educational theories.
• Experience with curriculum design and implementation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave.
• 401K.
• Professional Development Opportunities.

Pay

$28-$29 per hour.

Schedule

N/A