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The Escondido Community Child Development Center is looking for a Teacher with Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or better
Position may be classified as full time, part time, temporary or substitute.
Salary Range: $15- $20 per hour DOE
Please come and apply in person at 830 E. Grand Ave. Escondido, CA 92026 Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00
Position Summary:
Conforming to the Matrix of the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, the teacher works under the supervision of the Site Supervisor to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom, outdoors and on field trips. The Teacher may supervise other staff members including other Teachers, Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aides and Parents under the direction of the Site Supervisor.
Requirements:
Proof of a Current Associate Teacher Permit or above as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and maintained current throughout employment as an Associate Teacher or above
Valid Proof of Ability to work in the United States
Sit and/or stand for extended periods, get up and down easily from the floor, walk, bend at the waist and knees, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance
Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Must be able to hear, see including peripheral vision and distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and origins.
Must have reliable transportation to ensure timely and consistent travel to and from work site
Pushes and pulls such objects as file drawers and supplies.
Clear drug & alcohol screening
Current TB clearance and Health Screen
Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Card
Current Food Handler's Card or training
12 or more units of CHDV including the core courses as outlined in Child Development Permit Matrix
Bilingual (Spanish) desirable but not required
Able to speak, read and write English with comprehension
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and implement a learning environment that is safe, fun, clean, healthy and promotes positive discipline for all children and staff.
Prepares the learning environment for the classroom as it conforms to ECCDC policy, setting up the learning centers and preparing needed supplies and materials according to ECERS.
Physically and visually supervise children indoors, outdoors and in the bathrooms to ensure appropriate teacher/child ratios all times according to Title 5 Regulations.
Helps with the general housekeeping tasks and the general management of the learning environments in association with other staff in classroom.
Supervise and participate in the CACFP program through family style eating during all meals, reporting # meals served and supervising and controlling the food served to the children.
Reviews and compares the menus to the meal pattern to make sure the meals are correct.
Tracks all children in program with special dietary needs, either with doctor signature or parent preference.
Infant program: accurate records kept of food items and quantities prepared for each age group
Works as a team player in all aspects of classroom and site needs.
Accepts responsibility in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.
Schedule and provide written documentation for two parent-teacher conferences per year (October and February). Respond to parent's requests for parent-teacher conferences. Interact and consult with parents around their child's progress and daily activities on a daily/weekly basis.
Train other staff members in classroom to promote the growth and wellbeing of the children and to maintain a healthy and safe working & learning environment.
Communicate, listen and interact with all children on a daily basis.
Maintain an "open-door" policy and welcome all visitors to the Center.
Keep and maintain all attendance records, portfolios and reports, including a parent calendar of classroom events, frequent maintenance of each child's DRDP-PS or IT developmental portfolio including anecdotal records for all children as assigned.
Ability to use a variety of media and resources to enhance the learning experience of the children and colleagues.
Attends all In-Services, trainings and staff meetings as required.
Maintain disaster prepared readiness by ensuring child emergency forms are up tod ate and kits are fully stocked with the necessary items.
Works in culturally sensitive ways to partner with families around the care of the children.
Attends and participates in all Parent Advisory Committee events and trainings as needed.
Willing to participate in professional growth and development opportunities.
Maintains confidentiality as it pertains to the children, families, and other staff members.
Supports the Policies and Procedures, Health & Safety Manuals, Parent's Handbook and CACFP program in order to implement the Mission of ECCDC.
