Preschool Teacher for Child Development Center

Wyndy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MAOF Child Care and Development Centers in San Jose, CA, seeks a dedicated Preschool Teacher passionate about early childhood education to create a nurturing environment for children aged 5 years old. Responsibilities include planning and implementing educational activities that promote social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

You will integrate learning elements into daily routines, focusing on science, math, art, and language; ensuring child safety, health checks, and daily

Qualifications

• Valid Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Minimum one year of preschool experience.
• 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; if working with infants and toddlers, 3 Infant and Toddler units are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational activities promoting social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
• Integrate learning elements into daily routines across science, math, art, and language.
• Ensure child safety, conduct health checks, and maintain daily records.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and involve them in the educational process.
• Supervise aides and volunteers, organize classrooms, and participate in staff meetings.

Education

California Teacher Permit

24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Infant & Toddler units (3 units)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team at the MAOF Child Care and Development Centers in San Jose, CA. This role requires an individual who is passionate about early childhood education and can create a nurturing environment for children aged 5 years old.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing educational activities that promote social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development. You will integrate various learning elements into daily routines, focusing on subjects such as science, math, art, and language. Ensuring child safety, conducting health checks, and maintaining daily records are also key duties.

The successful candidate will meet with parents to discuss their child's progress, involve them in the educational process, and support child-rearing responsibilities. Supervising aides and volunteers, organizing classrooms, and participating in staff meetings are part of this role. You will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional variations as needed.

Qualifications include a valid Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, a minimum of one year of experience in a preschool setting, and 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. If working with infants and toddlers, 3 Infant and Toddler units are required.

Join us in providing meaningful early education that stimulates learning and fosters self-awareness and self-esteem in children.