Early Childhood Program Teacher @ Stanford Preschool [E]

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GARDEN GROVE; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GARDEN GROVE seeks dedicated staff for a Preschool program site in Garden Grove, CA. You will supervise children aged 12 months to 5 years, plan daily activities, and monitor program quality while collaborating with a Site Supervisor and families.

The role requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in ECE/CD, state permits, and experience in preschool settings. Bilingual abilities are a plus; CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in ECE or CD required.
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or CD preferred for Teacher II.
• CPR certification required throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of children 12 months to 5 years old.
• Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate daily activities.
• Communicate with parents about child's day and progress.
• Supervise Assistant Teacher and Associate Teacher.

Skills

ECE knowledge

Child development

Bilingual preferred

Classroom supervision

Education

Associate's degree in ECE or CD

Bachelor's degree in ECE or CD

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Stanford Branch - Garden Grove, CA 92841, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Associate Degree, Salary Range: $23.50 - $30.33 Hourly, Job Shift: Full Time (30+ hours/week), Class: Non-exempt, Full Time

Hours: 30+ hours/week, M-F, occasional evening hours

Hourly Rate: Teacher I: Starting at $23.50/hour + comprehensive benefits & annual years of service incentive that ranges from $500-$2,000

Teacher II: Starting at $25.50/hour + comprehensive benefits & annual years of service incentive that ranges from $500-$2,000

Pay Range: $23.50 to $30.33/hour (including supplemental pay starting on the 90th day of employment and based on hours worked)

Location: One of Boys & Girls Clubs Early Childhood Program sites - placement will be reevaluated each year or during the year as needed

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Preschool Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Supervisor, responsible for supervising a group of children, 12 months to 5 years old; planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating the daily program activities; communicating with the parents of these children; supervises Assistant Teacher and Associate Teacher.

Prepare Youth for Success

• Conducts preschool classes and activities that prepare youth for success by incorporating the mission and youth development strategy
• Contributes to identifying and implementing strategies for quality improvement
• Creates an environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive well-being of children
• Creates an environment that promotes active participation and incorporates guidance and discipline principles
• Conducts assessments of child development, evaluates and utilizes the results for classroom planning

Health & Safety

• Ensures Family Campus Preschool meets health and safety standards and ensures the safety of all members
• Conducts daily Health & Safety Check and completes the Maintenance Request
• Provides direct supervision of children and ensures to meet the required ratio at all time
• Completes the Accident/Incident/Illness report and notifies the parents
• Takes actions to prevent accidents and responds to injury and signs of illness
• Ensures emergency procedures are implemented and followed

Self-Development

• Ensures a productive work environment by working as a member of the team, contributing to team meetings and providing information to support decision making
• Continuously develops own knowledge, skills and manages time and resources
• Must complete 21 hours of professional growth hours annually

Partnership Development

• Builds partnerships with children and families
• Communicates with families about child's day, experiences, progress, and concerns
• Conducts Parent Teacher Conferences

Resource Management

• Completes the required reports, including DRDP Tech, Child Progress Reports, Summary of Findings, and attendance records
• Maintains proper record keeping

Supervision

• Ensures to follow program schedule, polices, and procedures
• Provides supervision of Assistant Teacher and Associate Teacher
• Provides ongoing feedback and regular appraisal to the classroom team
• Approaches classroom team with assertiveness, addresses concerns, and solves problems
• Conducts Professional Learning Community and Planning meetings
• Provides feedback to Site supervisor through yearly evaluations for Assistant Teacher and Associate teacher

Additional Responsibilities

• Complies with the Federal, State and Private funding: desired results, US Department of Agriculture Child Care Food Program, and Quality Starts OC
• Reports daily events, changes in schedule, feeding times, food amounts, child's health and sleeping habits so that continuity of care is maintained
• Attends meetings and trainings as necessary
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Works to support all BGCGG early learning programs as needed

Communication

• Maintains close, daily contact with staff, members and supervisors to receive and provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines and instructions and advise and counsel
• Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, members and their families, BGCGG partners and others to promote and ensure the Family Campus Preschool is successful

Qualifications:

• Teacher I: Associate's degree in ECE or CD and Child Development Teacher Permit
• Teacher II: Bachelor's degree in ECE or CD and Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
• 1 year preschool teaching experience
• Experience with Title 22
• Experience with Title V, Child Care Food Program preferred
• Bilingual capabilities preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean)
• Must maintain valid CPR certification throughout employment through BGCGG CPR Program or through another acceptable CPR certification agency

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to uphold the organization's mission and values
• Knowledge of child development, early childhood education and developmentally appropriate activities
• Ability to instruct, guide and support each child's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development
• Ability to implement effective classroom management strategies
• Must be able to effectively supervise children, Assistant Teacher, and Associate Teacher
• Ability to coach and mentor classroom team
• Ability to effectively communicate including verbal, written, in small and large group settings with children and adults
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and rapport
• Ability to contribute ideas and participate as a member of a high performing team
• Must be able to collaborate effectively; must have sound judgment regarding health and safety
• Ability to adapt and be flexible; Ability to apply critical thinking skills when problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks including effective time management and attention to detail
• Must be confident and adept at conflict resolution strategies between children, families and staff
• Ability to make on-going observations and anecdotal notes regarding children's development
• Knowledge of program procedures and systems for effectiveness in managing files and records, conducting meetings, completing reports and inputting data
• Ability to conduct assessments and use the database and computer software for reporting
• Ability to improve personal teaching strategies through short and long term goal setting
• Uses resources effectively to assist with classroom environment and lesson planning

Requirements

Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, walking, jumping, twisting of neck - side to side, rotation, flexion of neck- looking down, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; weight bearing activities - position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-40 pounds.