Teacher

About the role

Work where your work matters at a CCRC, a workplace of choice driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Every position supports our programs and mission’s success and reputation as a leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Management (80%)

• Implement age-appropriate practices and effective teaching strategies.
• Apply federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, and IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Plan and maintain a safe learning environment daily.
• Encourage parental involvement through conferences, activities, planning and meeting attendance.
• Read, analyze, and interpret DRDP (2015) data to create child and center specific goals in a timely manner.
• Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly.

Administrative Functions (20%)

• Ensure reports required by the agency and the state are adequate and timely.
• Complete and submit weekly lesson plan goals for review and feedback prior to implementation.
• Collect observations for ongoing assessments to ensure participant outcomes are meeting agency benchmarks.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Assist with food service and other needs as requested.

Job Specifications

Minimum Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education, Families Studies, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by holding an Associate’s Degree, a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, participating in the waiver program, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience working with families and children in a preschool setting required.
• Related work experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Internal CCRC applicants must have a minimum of 1,000 hours in ECL classroom working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting within the last two years.

Professional/Technical Certifications

• Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Must have a current Teacher Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
• Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt must receive it within 90 days of hire.

Background & Health Clearance Requirements

• Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
• Background check required.
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting.
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations.
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting.
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an early childhood education program.
• 1 year of experience working with children requiring specialized support, including implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) using behavioral curriculum and specialized care methods.
• Hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Advanced technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Bilingual preferred: Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Armenian / Spanish.

Pay

Expected Hourly Pay Rate: $24.50 – $28.28

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Robust benefit offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC.
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting.
• Generous Time Off Policy: Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
• 501(c)(3) designation—you can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.