Preschool Teacher

26–30 hours per week

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in an ECE program
• 12–24 ECE units, currently enrolled in units toward GE units, OR
• CTC Associate Teacher permit

Qualifications

The selected candidate must possess an "Associate" Child Development Teaching Permit or higher with at least 6 months of classroom experience. Individuals who qualify but do not yet possess the permit must obtain a Child Development Associate Permit or higher within 6 months of employment. Associate Teachers are required to work collegially as a team member with other center staff and respond positively to all management supervision and feedback.

Responsibilities

Professionalism

• Adhere to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive, Program, and/or Educational Resource Director
• Maintain general housekeeping tasks in cooperation with the teaching team to provide an orderly, professional environment and atmosphere
• Obtain and maintain certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing
• Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and participate in timely evaluation of job performance with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor
• Obtain appropriate substitutes when ill, for vacation, or any other time off-site, in cooperation with the Head Teacher, staff, and/or Site Supervisor
• Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days
• Demonstrate ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co-workers
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Support the teaching team in implementing specific child behavior plans, interventions, and resource referrals

Child Interaction

• Adhere to all CCL Personal Rights requirements; children must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including yelling, spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping, or toileting
• Provide warmth and positive attention to each child in the classroom
• Recognize and consider each child’s cultural and ethnic background, responding to each child with dignity and respect to foster positive self-esteem
• Practice positive reinforcement and redirection methods; children must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment

Program & Environment Maintenance

• Maintain required supervision of children at all times (inside and outside) in accordance with California State Licensing ratio standards (aides without at least 12 CORE ECE units may not be left alone with children)
• Assist teaching staff in maintaining a safe, orderly, and inviting appearance in all classrooms, including outside play areas
• Conduct daily setup of classrooms and outside play areas in an inviting fashion to promote positive exploration and developmental progress
• Maintain classroom documents such as daily meal counts, classroom rosters, and reports in cooperation with the teaching team
• Report all injuries incurred by children or staff to the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor in writing

Parent Relationships

• Develop meaningful relationships with parents through open, responsive communication on a continual basis
• Promptly direct any relevant feedback (positive or negative) to the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud
• Work both outdoors and indoors
• Use computers, tablets, cell phones (if provided), and other office equipment
• Work alone and collaboratively with peers and supervisors

Human Resources

• Health screening as required in section 101216(g)
• Tuberculosis test and documentation as specified in section 101216(g)
• Criminal Record Clearance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI, and FBI)
• Valid Driver’s License (if transporting children)
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (online)
• Proof of immunizations for MMR, Tdap, and Flu
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Physical Demands

• Health clearance by a physician
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds, squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting
• Proof of current immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza, COVID-19)
• T.B. clearance within the past year