Camelot Kids Preschool ECE Teacher

CAMELOT KIDS CDC INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant preschool environment where you can inspire young minds! This position offers the chance to create engaging educational experiences for toddlers and preschoolers, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. As a key player in a supportive team, you'll design fun curriculum activities that spark curiosity and joy in learning. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, this role is perfect for passionate educators looking to grow their careers in early childhood education. If you love working with children and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

3 Weeks Paid Vacation

9 Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must meet CDSS state requirements for education and center requirements.
• Strong knowledge of educational techniques for young children.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative programs suitable for preschool children.
• Observe children to help improve their social competencies.
• Communicate with parents to understand children's backgrounds.

Skills

Experience as a Preschool Teacher

Child Development Principles

Safety and Sanitation Guidelines

Communication Skills

Creative and Practical Balance

Child CPR Certification

Child Development Coursework

Educational Techniques for Young Children

Education

12 ECE Units

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Camelot Kids Preschool and Toddler Teachers, 2 Full Time Positions Available - Silver Lake Campus - IMMEDIATE FILL

2880 Rowena Ave., Los Angeles CA 90039

We are looking for qualified early childhood (ECE) Teachers. As a preschool teacher, we are looking for someone with teamwork, a passion for working with children, and qualifications needed to teach them effectively, including knowledge of best practices and preschool curriculum and educational methods, as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors; do crafts, etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Balance between a creative mind and practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Sexual Harassment
• Child Development coursework required, 12 ECE Units *REQUIRED, working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Prior experience working in Child Care Centers and Infant/toddler in a class environment setting.
• As a teacher at Camelot Kids Preschool, you will help curious, young minds discover the joy of learning. Our curriculum engages both teacher and child in an exciting journey of discovery. This is a teacher position for our toddler class and our preschool class; you'll partner with co-teachers here at Camelot to design fun and exciting educational experiences that recognize and foster each child's individual interests while nurturing the whole child--their social/emotional as well as cognitive development.

Job Requirements:

• Must meet CDSS state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply. Up-to-date immunizations required, medical and religious exemptions as permitted by law.
• Fingerprinted/Live-Scan Background Check Required.
• Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Certifications
• Strong knowledge of educational techniques and methods for teaching young children
• School is open 8am - 5:00pm, hourly schedule somewhere in that range.

Benefits

- Competitive At Will Per Hour Rate

- Cal Choice Medical, Dental, and Vision, individual and family plan choices, eligible after 90 days from start date.

- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation (PTO), Spring Break and Christmas as per school calendar, eligible 6 months after start date.

- 9 Paid Calendar Holidays

- 401 (k) Retirement Plan, 2% employer matching.

- Great opportunity to grow your teaching career working with toddlers and kids ages 18 months to 5 years old in a fun supporting environment.

If you feel that this position matches your strengths and professional interest, we definitely want to hear from you!

Please send us your resume and a little introduction about yourself. Our interview process is in person, not via Zoom or any other platform.

Our Campus: 2880 Rowena Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90039 - Phone: [phone] - Fwy 5, Glendale Ave. exit close to Griffith Park