Preschool Associate Teacher – Child-Centered Early Ed + Benefits

Wonderful Education; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Wonderful Education in California seeks a Preschool Associate Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment and support developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting. You will work with the lead teacher to plan activities and support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

You will interact with children and families, help create a welcoming classroom, and participate in staff and community meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education curriculum
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for ages 2-5
• Knowledge of health, safety, and supervision requirements
• Ability to assist the lead teacher with lesson planning and implementation
• Ability to collaborate with diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations for a California Preschool Center
• Support planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities across all developmental domains
• Encourage children to solve conflicts on their own
• Interact with children and parents to create a welcoming environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop a child-centered program addressing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs
• Model kindness, consideration, and respect
• Attend and participate in all relevant staff, center, and community meetings, activities, and events

Skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Developmentally appropriate practices

Health, safety, supervision

Assist lead teacher with lesson plans

Collaboration with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree preferred

CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

12 core units of child development

50 days of experience in early childhood

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Wonderful Education in California seeks a Preschool Associate Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment and support developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting. You will work with the lead teacher to plan activities and support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

You will interact with children and families, help create a welcoming classroom, and participate in staff and community meetings.