Infant Toddler or Preschool Lead Teacher

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

Description

What We Offer:

• Fun & Dynamic Work Environment
• Growth and Promotional Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Provided
• Discounted to No Cost Childcare (based on qualifications)
• Annual Stipends
• Behavioral and Mental Health Support Provided
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• $25-28/hr pay Infant Toddler or Pre-K Lead Teacher

At Children’s Paradise, we believe that EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BEGIN LIFE WITH BIG DREAMS! If every child was provided a quality early education, they would be more prepared for learning in kindergarten and do better throughout their education. Join a dedicated group of professionals that are making a difference in the communities we live and work in, all while having fun, enjoying great people and having great pay and benefits!

Job Summary

Lead the educational care and development of a specific classroom by implementing all components of the Quality Preschool Initiative as defined in the Program requirements. Supervise all Instructional Assistants (IA’s) and perform tasks required to support High Quality learning for all students, parents & extended families. Collaborate with children, staff & families to assure High Quality early childhood education

• Responsible for planning & implementing a rich curriculum which incorporates the Creative Curriculum, and PITC Curriculum.
• The teacher will be responsible for using the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement. The teacher will be responsible for creating and maintaining the specific interest centers including Science, Math, Literacy & Language, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Sensory Play, Mindful Me & Soft Places for relaxing using ITERS guidelines.
• Responsible to insure daily Classroom cleanliness that meets with all Health & Safety Guidelines as defined within ITERS & the External Health & Safety review.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at various locations, as needed.
• Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to support children.
• Ability to bend and squat to interact with children.