Lead Preschool Classroom & Staff Mentor

Associated Students, Inc.

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
CalPERS

Job summary

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a Head Teacher to ensure a high-quality, safe learning environment that aligns with the ASI Children’s Center philosophy. You will lead curriculum planning, supervise classroom staff, and foster strong family collaborations.

The role requires mentoring staff, coordinating assessments, and maintaining licensing compliance while supporting social-emotional development and documentation practices.

Qualifications

  • AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field or a bachelor's degree along with 12 semester units in early childhood education.
  • California Child Development permit of Teacher Level or higher obtained within first 60 days of hire (proof of application submittal within first 60 days).
  • Current American Red Cross certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED within 30 days of hire; training provided by ASI.
  • Fifteen (15) hours of Health and Safety Training.
  • Proof of a negative TB test, health screening, and fingerprint clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise fulltime Teachers.
  • Supervise Center Student Assistants and Center Interns in the classroom.
  • Provide high-quality care and supervision to ensure safety, health, and well-being of children.
  • Maintain a welcoming and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
  • Observe, document, and assess children’s development to inform curriculum and goals.
  • Lead classroom goal setting and environmental planning each term.
  • Train and mentor staff in daily routines and care procedures.
  • Delegate responsibilities to ensure appropriate supervision and licensing ratios.
  • Collaborate with families and staff to support program quality.

Skills

Early childhood
Curriculum planning
Staff mentorship
Family communication
Safety & risk
Documentation
Office skills

Education

AA or higher in ECE/Child Development
Bachelor's with 12 units in ECE

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a Head Teacher to ensure a high-quality, safe learning environment that aligns with the ASI Children’s Center philosophy. You will lead curriculum planning, supervise classroom staff, and foster strong family collaborations.

The role requires mentoring staff, coordinating assessments, and maintaining licensing compliance while supporting social-emotional development and documentation practices.

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