Lead Teacher

TRFCF.org; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TRFCF.org in Riverside, California is seeking a Lead Teacher to assist the Site Director in providing leadership and managing classroom operations. The role includes supervising teaching staff and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations.

The ideal candidate must have an AA/AS degree in Early Childhood Education with at least two years’ experience in a similar setting. Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential. Additional requirements include a physical examination and background clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience with children ages 2 months-5 years.
• Able to resolve conflicts and demonstrate resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of human behavior and individual differences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate teaching of children.
• Ensure compliance with community care licensing requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect rights of all stakeholders.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people

Knowledge of curriculum design

Education

Associates of Arts or Science degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

BA Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Teacher is a role designed to serve as back‑up support to the Site Director in providing leadership to all teaching staff and overseeing the daily operations of their assigned site. The role of the Lead Teacher is not an indefinite position. This role is to be taken on in addition to the full requirements of classroom teaching. The responsibilities and expectations listed below are in addition to the essential duties listed in the Teacher job description. The opportunity to serve as a Lead Teacher is intended to help create promotional pathways for those that may be interested in other opportunities within the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Program Implementation

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the teaching of children within the classroom environment.
• Maintains current knowledge of teaching techniques through child development classes, workshops, and membership in professional organizations.
• Prepares and maintains necessary mandated records and related documents.

Community Care Licensing

• Completes daily head counts and ensures that ratios are met at all times.
• Completes paperwork and reports any symptoms of child abuse to the Program Director and Child Abuse Hotline, supports teachers to make necessary reports if needed.
• Completes and maintains Licensing forms in classrooms as needed.
• Ensures site compliance with all CCL requirements and CDSS program expectations.

Supervision (in the absence of the Site Director)

• Responsible for reviewing/approving timesheets, work orders, purchase orders, and other supporting documentation.
• Completes and follows up with all site visits for Community Care Licensing.
• Completes and ensures all required reports are maintained and submitted to appropriate parties.
• Completes reports and communicates problems directly to CDS and/or administrative office as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Professional and Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents and children.
• Attend a mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• An Associates of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and a minimum of 24 ECE units and a Site Supervisor Permit issued from CCTC. BA Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Site Supervisor Teacher or higher permit preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with Infant/Toddler to Preschool Children (ages 2 months-5 years).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative and resourceful. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people. Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Complete a physical examination (LIC 503), proof of immunization for the following: influenza, Tdap, MMR, and a Current TB test.
• Complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207).
• Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States. If you fail to submit this proof, federal law prohibits us from hiring you.
• Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI/CACI).