Teacher

Mount Washington Preschoo; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Teacher to deliver a developmentally appropriate program in a well-ordered classroom in California.

You will collaborate with co-teachers to plan and implement engaging activities and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for young children. You will be responsible for documentation of developmental growth, parent conferences, and adherence to state licensing and NAEYC criteria.

Qualifications

• Working toward an AA, BA or MA in Early Childhood Development, Human Development or related field.
• 24 units in child development and 3 Infant/Toddler units (if working with infants and/or toddlers).
• CPR Infant & Child Certification, First Aid Certification, immunization requirements and mandated trainings per Community Care Licensing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with co-teachers in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assumes responsibility of the classroom.
• Assists with the preparation and cleans-up of food during mealtimes.
• Sits with children and practice family style eating with all children.
• Supports the Supervisor in maintaining a high-quality program that adheres to state licensing codes and NAEYC standards.
• Maintains a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment.
• Documents children’s developmental growth with developmental portfolio including assessments, observations, and reports.
• Performs periodic parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental growth, needs and concerns.
• Models positive behavior, attitude, appropriate caregiving and language for children and employees.
• Attends all classroom and center meetings, as well as training workshops.
• Changes diapers and clothing as needed.
• Assists with other duties as needed by the Supervisor.
• Performs daily classroom operations including setting up activities, transitions, and clean-up.
• Administers first aid to ill or injured children; call 911 if emergency.
• Models positive behavior, attitude, and language for children.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team collaboration

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Food safety/meal prep

Family style dining

Documentation of child development

Parent conferences

Positive role modeling

Meeting participation

Diaper changing

Classroom operations

First aid/CPR

Education

AA/BA/MA in Early Childhood Development or related field

24 units in child development

Infant/Toddler units (3 units)

Tools

Word

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher

EMPLOYER: Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Center

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/1/2026

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for working to provide the children with an enriched and stimulating environment that is well arranged, inviting and orderly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with co-teachers in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.


• Assumes responsibility of the classroom.


• Assists with the preparation and cleans‑up of food during mealtimes.


• Sits with children and practice family style eating with all children.


• Supports the Supervisor in maintaining a high‑quality program that adheres to state licensing codes and NAEYC standards.


• Maintains a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment.


• Documents children’s developmental growth with developmental portfolio which includes assessments, observations, and reports.


• Performs periodic parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental growth, needs and concerns.


• Models positive behavior, attitude, appropriate caregiving and language for children and employees.


• Attends all classroom and center meetings, as well as training workshops.


• Changes diapers and clothing as needed.


• Assists with other duties as needed by the Supervisor.


• Performs daily classroom operations including setting up activities, transitions, and clean‑up.


• Administers first aid to ill or injured children when necessary. If a true emergency occurs, call 911, and do the appropriate CPR and/or First Aid until the paramedics arrive.


• Models positive behavior, attitude, and language for children.


• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Working toward an AA, BA or MA in Early Childhood Development, Human Development or related field.

1. 24 units in child development and 3 Infant/Toddler units (if working with infants and/or toddlers).

• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
  
  
  
  1. CPR Infant & Child Certification.
  
  
  2. First Aid Certification.
  
  
  3. Must have current immunization shots: including MMR, Tdap, TB test, Influenza Shot or waiver.
  
  
  4. Must be up to date on all required training set forth by the Community Care Licensing division of the Department of Social Services.
  
  
  
  


• Computer skills required: Internet Software; Word Processing Software (Word).


• Other skills required:
  
  
  
  1. Strong knowledge of child development theory and experience with current developmentally appropriate play-based child early childhood practices.
  
  
  2. 1-year experience working with children or 6 months working in an infant room if working with infants and/or toddlers.
  
  
  3. Experience in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum for young children.
  
  
  4. Experience in documenting children’s developmental growth with developmental portfolio which includes assessments, observations and reports.
  
  
  5. Knowledge of Community Care Licensing Title 22 and NAEYC criteria and regulations.
  
  
  6. Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to be understood by young children, parents, employees, and professionals affiliated with MWPCCC.
  
  
  7. Must be able to follow the hand‑washing and diapering procedures set by MWPCCC.
  
  
  8. Demonstrate the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees in a positive, effective, and professional manner.
  
  
  9. Ability to solve conflicts among children, parents, and employees in an effective and professional manner.
  
  
  10. Knowledge of conflict‑resolution practices to mediate conflicts among all children.
  
  
  11. Must understand and have the ability to implement a responsive and attachment approach when working with infants and toddlers.
  
  
  12. Ability to understand and follow Center Director instructions at all times.
  
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.


• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.