Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher — Growth & Benefits

Children's Paradise, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun & Dynamic Work Environment

Growth and Promotional Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Provi

Discounted to No Cost Childcare (based

Annual Stipends

Behavioral and Mental Health Support

Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Job summary

Children's Paradise, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide the educational care and development of a classroom, implementing high-quality early childhood education standards.

You will supervise Instructional Assistants, plan a rich curriculum (Creative Curriculum, PITC) and collaborate with children, staff and families to ensure engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences across the day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in ECE/Child Development or higher level degree.
• 24 ECE units + ability to attain Child Development Teacher's Permit or higher level permit.
• Ability to work at various locations, walk, sit, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to support children.
• Ability to bend and squat to interact with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the educational care and development of a classroom.
• Supervise Instructional Assistants and support high-quality learning.
• Collaborate with children, staff and families to ensure high-quality early childhood education.
• Plan and implement a rich curriculum including Creative Curriculum and PITC.
• Use the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and engagement.
• Maintain daily classroom health and safety per guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ECE/Child Development

24 ECE units + ability to attain Child Development Teacher's Permit or higher level permit

Job description

Children's Paradise, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide the educational care and development of a classroom, implementing high-quality early childhood education standards.

You will supervise Instructional Assistants, plan a rich curriculum (Creative Curriculum, PITC) and collaborate with children, staff and families to ensure engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences across the day.