QUALIFIED - EXPERIENCED TEACHER

LOCATION:  LOOMIS, CA

Start Date: OCTOBER 2014 OR UNTIL FILLED

The Teacher is responsible to the Director/Site Supervisor or designee. Must be professional, friendly and experienced. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for children, parents and staff. 
* Implement developmentally appropriate activities for 3 to 5 year old children.
* Understand and use positive guidance techniques with children
* Conduct individual observations, assessments and developmentally appropriate activities.
* Plan, organize and execute daily lesson plans for individual class and as a team.
* Initiate request for supplies, materials and equipment for effective implementation of child centered activities.
* Attend all staff meetings as scheduled and required and participate as contributing member
* Coordinate and attend parent meetings and conferences 
* Coordinate and conduct parent meetings, orientations and workshops.
* Complete job-related paperwork, assessments, lesson plans and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
* Maintain communication with parents, both written and verbal, through monthly newsletters, weekly reports, telephone calls, one-on-one meetings and maintain confidentiality in all communications.
* Maintain positive relationship between children, parents, staff and community.
* Communicate in an effective, positive and tactful way to children, parents and staff. 
* Maintains a spirit of cooperation in all working relationships. 
* Provides input for staff evaluations. 
* Works effectively as a team member and contributes in a dedicated, honest and effective manner.
* Mentor and evaluate college students who are enrolled in child development courses.
* Knowledge of Title 22 Rules and Regulations and ability to uphold the standards and requirements.


QUALIFICATIONS 
Must have at least; 

* 24 ECE UNITS. MUST BE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT OR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM. 
* 2 years experience 
* Mentor teacher experience or have the experiences and background to perform the necessary duties as mentor teacher.
* Have or qualify for Master Teacher Permit
* Have or ability to obtain within 6 months infant/child/adult CPR and first aid. 
* Background Clearance
* Health Screening and TB clearance

Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of above requirements 

DESIRED QUALITIES
* Personable, caring individual who is sensitive to the needs of both children and their families.
* Ability to implement a culturally sensitive curriculum and encourage family involvement. 
*Knowledge of proper English usage and ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and staff. 
* Knowledge of the ECRS and ability to maintain a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive environment for the families who are enrolled. 
* Desire and ability to promote a team environment among and with staff.


Career opportunities; 
* Part or Full time opportunities 
* Permanent position