PCE Preschool Teacher

Rescue Mission; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rescue Mission in Tustin, California, is seeking a Preschool Teacher to manage a classroom setting focused on children's educational and social-emotional development. This role involves overseeing daily activities, mentoring parent helpers, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualified candidates should possess an Associate's degree and have 4-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of child development principles, safety protocols, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Preschool Teacher, especially with children who have experienced trauma.
• Familiarity with classroom safety protocols.
• Ability to mentor adult student helpers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children's educational and emotional preparedness.
• Ensure safety protocols in the classroom.
• Conduct engaging activities such as games and storytelling.

Skills

Child development principles

Communication skills

Instructional skills

Safety and sanitation guidelines

Education

Associate's degree (AA)

Job description

Oversee a preschool classroom preparing the children educationally and social‑emotionally for their next level of education at the Village of Hope or an offsite school. Also oversee parent helpers in the classroom, mentoring them in educational and disciplinary techniques.

This role has a schedule of Monday‑Friday, from 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Essential Job Duties

1. Help children reach developmental milestones
2. Supervise children to ensure safety protocols are met
3. Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks, and snacks
4. Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games, storytelling and chapel
5. Instill a sense of structure and discipline for children in the classroom
6. Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and children
7. Prepare children to enter the next level of care or for entry into school
8. Report any accidents or unusual behavior to supervising staff and parents
9. Mentor and evaluate adult student helpers
10. Maintain a safe, clean and tidy classroom

Key Performance Indicators

To an extent, key performance indicators will be determined through the progressing of our children through their educational and social‑emotional goals. The amount of goals are set and achieved through active communication with PCE Manager, PCE Behavior Support Specialist and parents.

Job Skills / Qualifications

Experience as a Preschool Teacher with a knowledge of how to deal with children who have been through trauma. Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods. Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms. Excellent communication and instructional skills. Ability to act as mediator between children. Certification in child CPR or willing to be certified.

Education

Associate's degree (AA)

Experience

4‑5 years 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 concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certifications / Licenses

None specified.

Driving Requirements

Required to drive a company vehicle.