Teacher

CCRC Child Care Resource Center; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Retirement with 403(b) employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

CCRC Child Care Resource Center in United States seeks an experienced preschool teacher for the Early Care and Learning Program. The role emphasizes quality classroom management, administrative duties, and timely state reporting to support child development.

The candidate will implement age-appropriate teaching practices, comply with licensing and program regulations, and contribute to planning and assessment using DRDP data. Background checks and health clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education with 24+ semester units in Early Childhood Education and 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• Alternative: Associate’s Degree with 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, waiver program, and 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management (80%) and Administrative Functions (20%).
• Ensure agency/state reports are adequate and timely.
• Submit weekly lesson plan goals for review.
• Collect observations for ongoing assessments against benchmarks.
• Read and interpret DRDP (2015) data for goals.
• Follow licensing, DCFS, IEP/IFSP procedures and teaching methods.
• Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education

Associate’s Degree waiver path with 24 ECE units + 3 Infant/Toddler units

Tools

Zoom

Outlook

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Expected Hourly Pay Rate

$24.50 Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

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:

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• 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

• 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 within 90 days of hire. 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: 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

Benefits

• 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!

Accommodations

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 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)

Mission

CCRC cultivates child, family and community well-being.