Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Agree with and live out the vision and values of CCCM as outlined in the Statement of Faith (www.cccm.com).
• Be an example to those with whom you come in contact and with whom you serve by exuding the love of Christ.
• Understand that it is a privilege to serve the Lord in vocational ministry and that those who serve God on staff at CCCM are expected to embrace a high biblical, Christ-like standard of conduct and lifestyle, both public and personal
• Work directly with children in class activities and projects; plan age-appropriate activities and adhere to established schedule; ensure health and safety of children; prepare snacks; maintain program records.
• Evaluates the individual needs of each child, maintaining child assessments and records.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Builds home/school relationship with families, including ongoing communication.
• Creates and maintains a clean, safe, nurturing, and positive environment conducive to the growth and development of young children using effective positive behavioral interventions and supports.
• Participates in team teaching efforts, attends staff meetings, development opportunities, and school functions.
• Adheres to all state, federal and local laws.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Teach developmentally appropriate activities and sills (getting dressed, hygiene, mealtime serving & opening/closing containers & bags). A goal for your students should be for them to need very little help accomplishing tasks in the classroom. Help students develop independent skills. Allow age appropriate risk taking (a great way for children to learn and retain their physical and sometimes mental limitations.
• Teach monthly themes, colors, shapes. Concepts referring to size, value, same/different. Positional directions/words (right/left, up/down, under/above, around/through, etc.) days/months.
• Use literature to enrich daily lessons including knowledge of favorite or popular authors and illustrators.
• Implement a system to encourage and increase oral speaking skills.
• Encourage parent involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and emails.
• Other duties assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid State of California Child Development Teacher Certificate
• Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), with plan to complete teacher certificate
• Health Screening and fingerprint clearance through Community Care Licensing required
• Experience working with preschool age students.
• Demonstrate warm and welcoming demeanor when interacting with children and families.
• Knowledge of all aspects of childhood growth and development (including typical and atypical)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.