Preschool Teacher

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.; Ramona (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. seeks dedicated Teachers to deliver quality early childhood education and support for children and families within CAPSLO’s educational program.

Responsibilities include implementing the education plan, guiding instructional staff, coordinating family visits, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Qualifications

• AA/AS or BA/BS with required ECE units and permits depending on Teacher I or II.
• For Teacher I: 24 ECE/Child Development units and 6 months teaching experience.
• For Teacher II: 12 ECE/Child Development units, 1 year teaching experience and 3 supervised field units.

Responsibilities

• Support Center Supervisor in ensuring quality experiences for children and families.
• Coordinate and conduct home visits and parent conferences.
• Plan and implement the center's education plan with individualized approaches.
• Maintain documentation and tracking of program requirements.
• Ensure safe, developmentally appropriate center environment.
• Supervise children visually at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Inform Center Supervisor of issues related to children, families, or operations.
• Implement IEPs and IFSPs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow program policies and participate in housekeeping and sanitation duties.

Education

AA/AS

24 units ECE/Child Development

RCCP or Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

BA/BS

12 units ECE/Child Development

1 year related teaching experience

3 units Supervised Field Experience

Job description

As a Teacher, you will provide exceptional care and education for children and their families. You will be responsible for implementing our comprehensive educational program in your assigned classroom, while supervising and guiding Instructional Assistants and Associate Teachers. Your work will support CAPSLO’s mission to deliver a high-quality, enriching educational experience for all enrolled children and their families.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

Teacher I :

• Has an AA/AS
• Has 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
• Has 6 months related teaching experience
• RCCP, Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.

Teacher II:

• BA/BS
• 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
• 1 year related teaching experience
• 3 units Supervised Field Experience
• Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.

Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver’s license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required to fulfill job-related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

As a Teacher You Will:

• Support Center Supervisor in ensuring quality experiences for children and families, adhering to laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate and conduct home visits and parent conferences, scheduling at convenient times for families (may include evenings and weekends).
• Plan and implement the center's education plan, individualizing for each child and tracking development with parental input.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of program requirements (Child/Family Files, Lesson Plans, Curriculum planning, Assessments, Transition Plans, Meal counts, Tracking sheets).
• Ensure the center environment is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers diverse experiences.
• Supervise children visually at all times.
• Participate in physical activities with children, involving various movements (lifting, bending, etc.).
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Inform Center Supervisor of any issues related to children/families or program operations.
• Ensure quality educational experiences for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Aid children in developing self-help skills (toileting, feeding, dressing, etc.).
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow program policies and procedures for daily operations.
• Participate in housekeeping duties, ensuring proper sanitation as designated by the Health Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
• Provide appropriate guidance to children, ensuring their personal rights are maintained.
• Act as a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect, following reporting procedures.
• Use reasonable precautions and adhere to safety rules to ensure maximum safety for self, employees, and children.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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