Master Teacher

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a welcoming, safe, clean, and high-quality environment for children, families, and staff.

Engage, interact, and supervise children in positive ways to support their learning process.

Provide a respectful climate for families, staff, and visitors.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with SJB staff and parents or guardians, including communicating with all in a respectful and effective manner.
• Aid in the orientation process of new families and program staff.
• Share information with parents or guardians on a regular basis regarding the growth and development of their child.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans through study topics using assigned curriculum.
• Ensure curriculum implementation and studies are reflected indoors and outdoors.
• Complete, supervise, and monitor continual evaluation of each child’s progress using assessments to develop goals and objectives for the child.
• Analyze and interpret assessment results and use the data to plan classroom activities and individual children plans.
• Aid in organizing, planning, and conducting family engagement activities, parent meetings, and volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain learning environments to support children’s learning, including inventory of supplies and learning materials.
• Conduct daily health checks upon the children’s arrival and departure.
• Ensure children are signed in and out upon arrival and departure.
• Work collaboratively with Site Director and peers to ensure classroom and center are following best practices.
• Model and ensure developmentally appropriate best practices.
• Participate in and/or facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops with staff and families.
• Participate in activities and trainings that further own professional growth and apply strategies and skills.
• Travel when necessary to conduct SJB business.
• Assist at other SJB locations as needed.

SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION

• Work as a member of the SJB team by promoting and following the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of the agency.
• Ensure and manage classroom staff implementation of SJB policies and procedures, Title 22 regulations, Title 5 regulations, and state and federal mandates.
• Maintain overall supervision of indoor and outdoor daily activities, children, and staff.
• Facilitate weekly and monthly classroom meetings and document agendas, sign-in sheets, and minutes.
• Complete and review daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork before submitting to Site Director.
• Complete all proper documentation by SJB timeline expectations, including but not limited to: Desired Results Development Profiles (DRDPs), Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), Lesson Plans, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), etc.
• In the absence of the Site Director, assume responsibility for the daily operation of the center.
• Absorb and implement changes in policies and procedures as directed by the Site Director, Regional Director, Program Director, or Chief Executive Officer.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Maintain and model a clean, well-organized, and safe indoor and outdoor classroom environment.
• Ensure the health and welfare of children and staff is maintained at all times.
• Mandated to report suspected child abuse.
• Ensure classroom compliance with policies and procedures as they relate to health and safety, including but not limited to mealtime, medication administration, allergies, daily health inspections, ratios, etc.
• Ensure implementation of monthly fire drills, earthquake drills, lockdown drills, and annual disaster drills.
• Report safety hazards and injuries immediately to Site Director and ensure proper paperwork is completed in a timely manner.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of childcare, including federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing childcare and safety;
• Knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of child care and development;
• Organized, professional, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, flexible in scheduling, prioritization, and driven by excellence;
• Exceptional communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge;
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective business relationships; demonstrated ability to communicate in situations requiring tact and poise; skilled in confidentiality and discretion;
• Thorough knowledge of office administration, including efficient filing systems, office machines, and equipment, and computer software such as Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook (email & calendar);
• Skilled in customer service and employee relations;
• Presentation of a neat, professional appearance;
• Ability to adjust tasks and focus with composure, in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities;
• Belief in working as a professional, cohesive team member;
• Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form;
• Awareness and respect for cultural differences.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) preferred in Child Development or Early Childhood Development.
• Master Teacher Permit required.
• Three semester units in the care and development of infants is required for those who work with infants and toddlers.
• Knowledge of Title XXII, Title V, Head Start, Creative Curriculum, Desired Results System, Teaching Pyramid, Program for Infant Toddler Care (if applicable), Best Practices, Leadership/Management.
• Required to participate in approved training programs without proof of current experience.
• Must be in good physical health as verified by a current health screening, including a test for Tuberculosis performed under the supervision of a physician not more than 60 days prior to employment.
• Proof of up-to-date immunization records to include but not limited to Measles, Pertussis, Tuberculosis (every 4 years), and Influenza (annually).
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, criminal record, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance and Child Abuse Central Index Check prior to employment.
• Must possess a California Driver’s License and meet minimum insurance requirements for a personal vehicle and have a driving record which meets the standards set forth in Administrative Regulation 4532 and 4533.
• If current auto insurance has a “Business Use Exclusion,” it will need to be removed from your policy.
• Current Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certificate from an approved vendor required.
• Completion of Mandated Reporter Training as per Assembly Bill 1207. Must be completed every 2 years.
• Bilingual/Biliterate a plus.