Camelot Kids Preschool ECE Teacher

CAMELOT KIDS CDC INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cal Choice Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

3 Weeks Paid Vacation (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

9 Paid Calendar Holidays

Job summary

A local preschool in Los Angeles is seeking qualified Preschool Teachers for full-time positions. Candidates should have experience, a passion for teaching, and knowledge of best practices in early childhood education. Responsibilities include developing programs, engaging children, and communicating with parents. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Child Care Centers preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
• Ability to balance creativity and practicality.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative programs suitable for preschool children.
• Observe and improve children's social skills.
• Track children’s progress and communicate with parents.
• Encourage interaction and help resolve conflicts among children.
• Guide artistic and practical skills through a structured curriculum.
• Organize nap and snack times and supervise safety.
• Track progress and communicate with parents regularly.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and maintain a clean, safe classroom.

Skills

Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher

Understanding of child development principles

Communication and instructional skills

Certification in child CPR

Completion of Child Development coursework

Ability to mediate between children

Sexual Harassment Training

Education

12 ECE Units required

Working towards an 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 and include 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 a 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 toddler and kids ages 18 months to 5 years old in a fun supporting environment

If you feel that this position matches with 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