Preschool Teacher - Alexa's PLAYC

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides quality care to children in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Within the program's daily schedule, ensures each child has the opportunity to create, explore, and learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills through self-initiated and teacher-directed activities. Our programs offer inclusion services to children with autism. Understands and implements naturalistic intervention strategies to assist children with special needs in interacting with peers and developing communication and social skills, and coordinates efforts with other teachers and staff in the classroom.

About the Role

The role involves creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for children, focusing on their development through various activities. It also includes implementing naturalistic intervention strategies to support children with autism and coordinating with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care to children in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
• Ensures each child has the opportunity to create, explore, and learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills through self-initiated and teacher-directed activities.
• Implements naturalistic intervention strategies to assist children with special needs in interacting with peers and developing communication and social skills.
• Collaborates with other teachers and staff in the classroom to ensure the program's success.
• Maintains compliance with governing regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Diploma and transcripts for Bachelor's Degree must be provided)
• 2 years of experience
• BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association
• First aid certification required
• The following 12 units in Child Development are required:
• 3 units in Child, Family and Community
• 3 units in Child Development 101
• 3 units in Curriculum
• 3 units in any other child development course
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (preferred)
• 3 years of experience (preferred)
• Experience in an early childhood inclusion setting (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to implement naturalistic intervention strategies
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of child development principles

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $24.26 to $33.36, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The employer is committed to maintaining external competitiveness and internal equity in compensation decisions.

Pay

The current salary range for this position is $24.26 to $33.36.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting.