EHS Teacher 1

Volunteers of America Southwest; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Up-to-date facilities & tech

Team-focused environment

Competitive compensation

Full-time benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Volunteers of America Southwest is seeking an EHS Teacher I for Rialto Preschool in Rialto, CA. Under the Child Development Coordinator, you will facilitate safe, healthy learning activities for 0-3 year-olds, using play-based learning to foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

You will plan individual and group activities, involve parents in educational activities, and ensure compliance with state regulations and program policies.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum two years of classroom or group experience with children.
• Knowledge of early childhood curricula and development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe, healthy learning activities for children aged 0-3.
• Plan age-appropriate, play-based activities to promote development.
• Involve parents in educational activities to support learning at home.
• Comply with Volunteers of America SW policies and licensing regulations.

Skills

Classroom experience

Education

Associate Teacher - 12 Core Unit in ECE. Permit or above within 6 months

Teacher I - AA in ECE/Child Development or related field

Teacher II - BA in ECE/Child Development or related field

Teacher III - MA in ECE/Child Development or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Rialto Preschool - Rialto, CA 92376, Salary Range: $23.00 - $29.00 Hourly,

WHO WE ARE:

Volunteers of America is an exceptional place to work. Our goal is that all of our students become self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners, The work of educating our children and supporting our families is the critical mission of Volunteers of America Southwest and we would not be able to achieve our mission without dedicated and talented teachers.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Career growth


• Exceptional place to work with up-to-date facilities, resources and technology


• Team focused environment with long service staff


• Competitive compensation


• Comprehensive employee benefits for full time employees effective 1st of the month after 30 days


• Retirement plan with company match

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Child Development Coordinator, the EHS Teacher I facilitates safe and healthy learning activities for young children, 0-3 years of age. Play based learning promotes social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. An EHS Teacher plans individual and group activities according to child's age and current developmental levels under the guidelines of Creative Curriculum. An EHS teacher also involves parents in educational activities of the program to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child's education and development. Assist parents to increase knowledge, understanding skills, and experience in child growth and development. Identify and reinforce experiences, which occur in the home that parents can utilize as educational activities for their children. Teachers fully comply with policies and procedures of Volunteers of America SW, and regulations of State Department of Education, Child Development Division Funding Terms and Conditions, Title 5 regulations and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations.

Qualifications: EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

EDUCATION:

• Associate Teacher - 12 Core Unit in Early Childhood Education. Must have valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or above within 6 months of hire.


• Teacher I - Associates (AA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.


• Teacher II - Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.


• Teacher III - Masters (MA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years' experience in a classroom or group setting with children.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications are accepted online only. This employer participates in E-Verify.