Preschool Teacher - 11-215 SC/ LA Day Care Center

Salvation Army Tucson; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation! As a Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering children's emotional, physical, and cognitive growth through creative curriculum and engaging activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on young lives. You will be responsible for creating a safe and inviting space for exploration and learning, while also collaborating with families and colleagues. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Valid Child Development Associate Teacher permit required.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for children's development.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Childcare Skills

Multitasking

Problem Identification

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

Child Development Associate Teacher permit

Pediatric/Infant CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Copier machine

Job description

Job Category: Childcare/Day Care/Day Camp

Requisition Number: PRESC019433

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• Posted: February 26, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

LA Day Care Center
Salvation Army Stanford Avenue
836 Stanford Ave
Los Angeles, CA 900211811, USA

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Teacher is to plan, monitor, and coordinate implementation of activities to help children develop emotionally, physically, socially, and cognitively. The teacher encourages active learning through creative curriculum, loving interactions, and exploration in a safe, predictable environment.

Essential Functions

• Develop creative curriculum lessons to meet and support developmental needs of all children with age-appropriate activities in all developmental areas for both indoor and outdoor environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, creative, inviting, age-appropriate classroom environment including centers in multiple educational subjects.
• Support the ethical, cultural, and confidentiality of each child and to provide diversity and difference with anti-bias curriculum.
• Approach challenging behavioral and speech concerns in fair, firm, and caring manner.
• Ensure adherence to TSA code of ethics, TSA program standards, policies and procedures, and Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) requirements.
• Assist in family style dining and guide children towards healthy eating habits aligning with Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP).
• Maintain classroom and outdoor areas in a clean, safe, and orderly manner, adhering to proper health and safety codes under Title 5 & 22 regulations.
• Maintain children’s files as specified by the Director and/or Assistant Director and under regulations of funding sources.
• Effectively document classroom daily attendances, child health checks, absence forms, sign in & out sheets, food program and billing forms daily.
• Complete all other necessary documents in an organized and timely manner.
• Document child’s behavior, speech, and milestone developments for referral matters.
• Assist with child’s toilet needs (if/when needed).
• Complete DRDP’s, ECERS, and SE-ASQ’s in a timely manner with appropriate attachments.
• Conduct parent conferences and communicate with parents using various methods.
• Attend and participate in professional training events throughout the year.
• Complete annual mandatory trainings required by CDE, CDSS, CCLD, and The Salvation Army.
• Participate in all Salvation Army campaigns and initiatives, including attending field trips with students.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with other Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners, and vendors.
• Act as a mandated reporter and report child abuse matters immediately.
• Maintain confidentiality of family, staff & proprietary information.
• Pleasantly greet children & families upon daily arrival and departure, while maintaining active supervision of children.
• Use excellent judgment relating to sensitive matters concerning children, families, staff, and community.

PAY RATE: $19.00-$20.00/hr.

Working Conditions

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, laptop, tablets, copier machine, and telephone. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. repeatedly. Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the health department, licensing division, and The Salvation Army.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Child Development Associate Teacher permit issued by CTC-California Teaching Credential Association.
• Valid Pediatric/Infant CPR and First Aid certificate/card.
• Health screening form (LIC503) completed by a physician with TB clearance or risk assessment. Must be in good physical and mental condition. Capable of meeting demands of caring for young children.
• Proof of required vaccinations: Pertussis (whooping cough), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and influenza (flu). (or documentation of exemption)
• MUST pass initial and annual live scan/criminal background checks conducted by Dept of Justice (DOJ), and by The Salvation Army.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must possess the skills and capability to meet the demands of caring for young children.
• Able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to identify potential problems and provide suggestions to assist in resolution.
• Must possess good relationship skills.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with changes in the program or center.