Teacher I (Sylmar)

El Proyecto Del Barrio; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 31,891 - 38,269; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for employees driving personal vehicles

Job summary

El Proyecto Del Barrio is seeking a classroom teacher for the Sylmar Child Development Center, focusing on children’s growth through age-appropriate activities. The role includes creating lesson plans, maintaining clear communication, and fostering a nurturing learning environment.

The ideal candidate should have completed 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and possess a Child Development Associate Teacher’s Permit. Strong interpersonal and computer skills are required, with bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Child Development Associate Teacher’s Permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment to support children's development.
• Assist in developing lesson plans tailored to children's needs.
• Utilize play-based methods for teaching.

Skills

Knowledge of child learning environments

Interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work in diverse populations

Education

12 semester units in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sylmar Child Development Center - Sylmar, CA 91342
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $23.15 - $27.78 Hourly
Job Category: Education
Expected work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Job Summary

This position will serve as a classroom teacher to facilitate each child’s growth in social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development with age-appropriate activities. This position will also participate in the planning, development, and implementation of program goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, learning environment for children to facilitate the development of fundamental skills, including social interaction, motor skills, language, and cognitive development.
• Assist with the development of lesson plans based on the children’s needs and interests.
• Utilize play-based activities to teach children.
• Assist with the assessments of individual children.
• Participate in community outreach activities as necessary to maintain appropriate children enrollment.
• Maintain clear communication with teaching staff regarding each child’s development and the program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child learning environments.
• High level of professionalism, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in culturally and racially diverse populations and in lower socio-economic conditions.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to determine the course of action based on guidelines and to modify processes and methods as needed.
• Ability to pleasantly and effectively represent the organization.

Education / Experience

• Completed 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, which includes at least one course in each: child, family, community, and child/family relations.
• 1 year of related experience.

Certifications / Licensure / Language

• Child Development Associate Teacher’s Permit or in the process of obtaining it.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification preferred.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.
• El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service. To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.

Physical Requirements

Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity to utilize a computer.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER -