Early Childhood Educator II or III

Easterseals Southern California; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join their mission-driven team. This role involves planning and implementing inclusive educational curriculums, ensuring the personal care and development of children in a supportive environment. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in child development and effective communication skills, making a meaningful impact on young lives. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO plan

Ongoing training

Educational reimbursement program

Employer-matching retirement plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
• Experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement inclusive educational curriculums for young children.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences.
• Coordinate parent education and training activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Child development knowledge

Ability to plan and implement curriculum

Proficiency with MS Office

CPR and first aid certification

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

BA or AA degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Overview
Easterseals Southern California is a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our participants. Our Early Childhood Educators plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculums for children. We offer competitive pay, low child-to-teacher ratios, and the latest in Head Start technology and digital programs in the classrooms. Easterseals employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, a generous PTO plan, ongoing training, an educational reimbursement program, an employer-matching retirement plan, and employee discounts. Come grow your career with us!

Hiring Ranges:
Associate Teachers Permit + BA degree: $23.32 - $27.64/hr DOE
Associate Teachers Permit + AA degree: $21.50 - $25.00/hr DOE

Responsibilities

1. Perform as an educator for assigned children in the classroom throughout the child's enrollment in the program. Support primary caregiving in meeting the personal care of children, including safety and visual supervision.
2. Plan, implement, and supervise a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for young children, in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, policies, procedures, and Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) standards of conduct. Conduct home visits and parent conferences within required timelines.
3. Ensure individual child goals are created and implemented with parent input. Maintain weekly lesson plans, progress and anecdotal notes, and current paperwork. Complete child screenings and assessments within the required timeframe.
4. Coordinate and conduct bi-monthly classroom unit meetings. Provide input to evaluate volunteers and college interns. Actively participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in-service training. Participate in planning associate and parent training activities, parent meetings, and workshops.
5. Coordinate parent education, training, and support for pregnant women including prenatal education, breastfeeding information, and other health resources.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. H.S. Diploma or national equivalent. Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements.
2. Experience teaching in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting, which includes 50 days of 3+ hours per day within a 2-year period.
3. Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children; must develop knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues in infant and toddler child care settings (e.g., reducing the risk of SIDS).
4. Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificates as well as a food handler’s certificate.
5. Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training as well as Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act) prior to beginning work.
6. Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Skype).
7. Ability to interpret and implement regulations from the California Department of Education, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Head Start Performance Standards, and Easterseals policies and procedures.
8. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to work cooperatively with individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive attitude.
9. Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, establish, and meet timelines.
10. Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift 40 lbs. continuously, reach, bend, stoop, and squat. Must possess fine manual dexterity. Ability to push, pull, talk/hear, and have near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
11. Ability to pass a post-offer physical exam and TB test.
12. Provide current immunizations as required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
13. Obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI, and sex offender index clearance.