Teacher

Child Care Resource Center, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 3,375,000 - 3,896,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Child Care Resource Center, Inc. (CCRC) seeks a Teacher to provide quality preschool services in the Early Care and Learning Program. You will implement age-appropriate practices, read DRDP data, and align with licensing standards.

Responsibilities include weekly lesson plans, assessments, and collaboration with families, while supporting administrative duties and non-federal match tracking in a busy Head Start context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education with 24+ semester units in Early Childhood Education and 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• 2 years’ experience working with families and children in a preschool setting.
• First Aid and CPR certification required on hire or within 30 days.
• Teacher Permit or higher per California CTC; permit submission documentation acceptable if pending.
• Background check requirements per Head Start/CCP and related health clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality preschool services in the Early Care and Learning Program.
• Submit weekly lesson plan goals for review and feedback.
• Collect observations for ongoing assessments to meet agency benchmarks.
• Read, analyze DRDP data to set center-specific goals.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, DCFS, IEP/IFSP processes.
• Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly.
• Attend meetings and professional development; support safety and parental involvement.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Strong communication

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education

3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development

Associate’s Degree + waiver program (CTC)

Tools

Zoom

Outlook

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Expected Hourly Pay Rate: $24.50 Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! Hourly Rate: $28.28 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Within the team structure, the Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning Program which include the following responsibilities: See full job description here: Teacher Job Flyer Classroom Management (80%) Administrative Functions (20%) Ensure reports required by the agency and the state are adequate and timely. Complete and submit weekly lesson plan goals for review and feedback prior to implementation. Collect observations for ongoing assessments to ensure participant outcomes are meeting agency benchmarks. Read, analyze, and interpret DRDP (2015) data to create child and center specific goals in a timely manner. Implement knowledge of age-appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, IEP/IFSP meetings, and teaching methods/practices. Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly. Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job: Encourage parental involvement through conferences, activities, planning and meeting attendance. Provide, plan, and maintain a safe learning environment daily by planning for support within the center and caseload. Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities. Assist with food service and other needs as requested. Other duties as assigned. Job Specifications Minimum Required: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education, Families Studies, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development. Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by holding an Associate’s Degree, a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, participating in the waiver program, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development. Experience: 2 years’ experience working with families and children in a preschool setting required. Related work experience in Early Childhood Education. Internal CCRC applicants must have a minimum of 1,000 hours in ECL classroom working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting within the last two years. Professional/Technical Certifications: Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire. Must have a current Teacher Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix. Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire. Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Head Start/CCP Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including: Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90). Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93) MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required. Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341) CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866) Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995) Preferred All minimum requirements above met, plus: Experience: 3 years of experience in an early childhood education program. 1 year of experience working with children requiring specialized support, including implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) using behavioral curriculum and specialized care methods. Professional/Technical Certifications: Hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Technical Requirements: Advanced technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program. Bilingual Preferred: Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Armenian / Spanish At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees: Competitive compensation package Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness! We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles. Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at [phone] ext. 6599 or email them at [e-mail]. Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) assists close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County and the entirety of San Bernardino County serving a total area of 22,500 square miles. Since 1976, CCRC has been managing programs to assist with issues such as finding and selecting child care, child care financial assistance, school readiness, home visiting, and research and program evaluation. Children and families benefit from these programs, allowing parents to go to work and attend school, contribute to the economy and strengthen their families and the community. CCRC's early care & education specialists offer parents and child care professionals assistance ranging from finding child care and child development ages & stages to marketing child care businesses and CPR training and certification. CCRC operates and oversees Head Start Birth-5 programs for a total of 3,312 children. These programs promote school readiness and family engagement to ensure a healthy development of children and their families. Children benefit from a high quality preschool education as well as medical and dental exams. Through CCRC’s literacy campaign “What a Difference a Book Makes,” we have collected 800,000 age-appropriate books. It is the agency’s belief that the cognitive benefits of literacy are immeasurable and have a large impact on the ability of an economy to generate and sustain wealth. Mission: CCRC cultivates child, family and community well-being.