Lead Preschool Teacher

Orange County Rescue Mission; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Rescue Mission seeks an educator to supervise and support the social-emotional well-being of children at Village of Hope. You will implement behavior plans, train staff, and collaborate with families to ensure safe, nurturing classrooms.

The role requires coordinating with ABA providers, maintaining records, and supporting students through IEP meetings, while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Education and training in applied behavior analysis or related field.
• Ability to read safety rules and operational instructions.
• Ability to document progress and prepare routine reports.
• Strong communication with staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Remain focused on children’s safety and emotional well-being during field trips and in Village of Hope.
• Communicate challenges to supervisor as they arise; design and deliver behavior intervention training.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans for children in PCE.
• Establish and maintain relationships with parents, school staff, and ABA providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Report writing

Public speaking

Math calculations

Problem solving

Education

College/Technical certificate

RBT certification helpful

Early Childhood Development

Job description

Oversee all children and their Social Emotional well-being at the Village of Hope. Responsible for completing tasks and projects that support and maintain an environment that instills the advancement of those we serve towards dependency on Jesus Christ and financial self-sufficiency; the fulfillment of ministry mission & eight key values; and the efficient & accountable stewardship of ministry resources.

Supervisor/Manager: No, I do not Supervise StaffLeads and delegates duties to student staff in classroom

Essential Job Duties with optional subcategories (Please add time spent in percentage for each job duty):

1. Remain focused on children’s safety and emotional well-being at all times at any/all field trips and while at the Village of Hope.

2. Communicate with manager regarding any challenges or difficulties as they arise.3. Design and deliver behavior intervention plan, implementation training and other related in-service programs, including student-specific intervention training to staff and parents.

4. Implementation of individualized behavior support plans for children in PCE

5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents/guardians, student teachers, school staff and outside contractors (ABA providers)

6. Participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

7. Maintain and organize records and reports to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions and pivots accordingly

8. Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, families, and children at all times.

9. Transport PCE/Preschool children and/or staff as needed in OCRM passenger vans.

10. Under the direction of the PCE Manager, implement and model age appropriate disciplinary techniques and develop strategies to help minimize maladaptive behaviors in the class.

11. Advocate and teach our neurodivergent children:

a. Teach students in small groups or in a one on one setting to address specific behavioral and emotional needs

b. Collaborate with parents, students, ABA’s and other educators to create a comprehensive educational environment that supports student’s skills, progress, needs and overall success

c. Employ creative teaching methods and break down complex topics to aid student comprehension and prevent overstimulation

d. Design and implement a sensory classroom environment to support students with specific behavioral and emotional needs and minimize anxiety

12. Curriculum & Instruction: Plan and execute lessons focusing on early childhood education, including literacy, math, science, and motor skills through play-based learning.

13. Child Development: Foster social skills, emotional growth, and curiosity.

14. Health and Hygiene: Assist with, or monitor, personal hygiene (toileting, washing hands, feeding.)

15. Implement predictable classroom routines using consistent daily rhythms to provide children with a sense of security and reduce anxiety during transitions.

16. Maintain classroom readiness by preparing the physical environment to be a functional learning space.

Requirements

Seek and guidance, clarity and support from your manager: Where there are challenges, seek input and look for pathways to solutions. Where there is stress and strain, ask for guidance and support. Where there is uncertainty, seek clarity until there is a clear direction. Consider the bigger picture and seek a better understanding of the decisions and objectives influencing and affecting your role, the department and the organization. Know what your performance expectations are and seek clarity if you are unsure of what is expected of you in your role. Hold yourself accountable to the expectation set for your role and the overall performance of your team.

Part II – Job Requirements

Education: Certificate from college or technical school and/or training, RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification is helpful, Early Childhood Development

Experience: 2-3 yrs of job related work experience.

Communication Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Math Skills: Intermediate: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

Reasoning:High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concretevariables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Job Related Certifications / Licensing / Professional Registry or Memberships Requirements:(List below any required licensing/certifications to perform any essential job duties). Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

Driving Requirements: Required to drive a DOT Company Vehicle.

Other Skills and Abilities: Behavioral Health Experience/Applied Behavioral Analysis