Infant & Toddler Teacher — Grow Minds, Partner with Families

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo seeks an educator to implement the center's educational program and supervise instructional staff. You will work with children and families, tailoring plans to individual needs and tracking progress with parental input.

The role requires coordinating home visits and parent conferences, planning curriculum, and maintaining proper documentation while ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess the required education/permits for Teacher I or Teacher II as listed.
• Two role levels (Teacher I/II) require corresponding educational units and credentials.
• Experience in early childhood settings is considered essential for both levels.

Responsibilities

• Support Center Supervisor in ensuring quality experiences for children and families, adhering to laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate and conduct home visits and parent conferences, scheduling at convenient times for families (may include evenings and weekends).
• Plan and implement the center's education plan, individualizing for each child and tracking development with parental input.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of program requirements (Child/Family Files, Lesson Plans, Curriculum planning, Assessments, Transition Plans, Meal counts, Tracking sheets).
• Ensure the center environment is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers diverse experiences.
• Supervise children visually at all times.
• Participate in physical activities with children, involving various movements (lifting, bending, etc.).
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Inform Center Supervisor of any issues related to children/families or program operations.
• Ensure quality educational experiences for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Aid children in developing self-help skills (toileting, feeding, dressing, etc.).
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow program policies and procedures for daily operations.
• Participate in housekeeping duties, ensuring proper sanitation as designated by the Health Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
• Provide appropriate guidance to children, ensuring their personal rights are maintained.
• Act as a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect, following reporting procedures.
• Use reasonable precautions and adhere to safety rules to ensure maximum safety for self, employees, and children.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

AA/AS

24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development

6 months related teaching experience

RCCP, Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

BA/BS

12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development

1 year related teaching experience

3 units Supervised Field Experience

Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

Job description

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo seeks an educator to implement the center's educational program and supervise instructional staff. You will work with children and families, tailoring plans to individual needs and tracking progress with parental input.

The role requires coordinating home visits and parent conferences, planning curriculum, and maintaining proper documentation while ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.