Preschool Teacher - 11-232 SC/ Westwood Transitional Village - Bessie Pregerson Child Developme[...]

Salvation Army Tucson; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher to foster children's emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development. In this rewarding role, you will create engaging, age-appropriate activities, maintain a nurturing classroom environment, and ensure adherence to ethical standards. You will also play a vital role in promoting healthy eating habits and documenting children's progress. Join a mission-driven organization that values community service and offers a supportive atmosphere for both staff and children. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Child Development Associate Teacher permit required.
• CPR and First Aid certification needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for children's development.
• Maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment.
• Document children's progress and maintain records.

Skills

Child Development

CPR and First Aid

Multitasking

Relationship Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Child Development Associate Teacher permit

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Copier machine

Job description

Job Category: Childcare/Day Care/Day Camp

Requisition Number: PRESC019432

Posted: February 12, 2025

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Westwood TLC
Salvation Army S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA

Description

Mission Statement

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. As an employee of The Salvation Army, you will represent, nurture, protect, and advance the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army while serving the needs of people in our community with dignity and respect.

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 a 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 environments.
• 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 provide diversity and difference with anti-bias curriculum.
• Approach challenging behavioral and speech concerns in a 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 the 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.
• Document classroom daily attendances, child health checks, absence forms, sign-in & out sheets, food program, and billing forms daily.
• Complete all 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 in a timely manner using various communication methods.
• Attend and participate in professional training events throughout the year.
• Complete annual mandatory trainings required by CDE, CDSS, CCLD, and The Salvation Army.
• Provide active support of, and participation in all Salvation Army campaigns and initiatives, including attending field trips with students.
• Develop appropriate relationships and maintain appropriate relationship boundaries with other Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners, and vendors.
• Serve as a mandated reporter and report child abuse matters immediately.
• Be on duty as assigned, always maintaining focus on the children.
• Provide “Active Visual Supervision” in and out of the classroom.
• Ensure a teacher is in place before leaving the classroom or playground for breaks or lunch to maintain ratio compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of family, staff & proprietary information.
• Greet children & families upon daily arrival and departure while maintaining active supervision of children.
• Use excellent judgment relating to sensitive matters towards 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.
• 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 of meeting 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants based on inquiries or discussions regarding their own or another employee's pay. However, employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose it to individuals without access, unless required by law.