Teacher II (Panorama City)

El Proyecto Del Barrio; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

El Proyecto Del Barrio in Panorama City, CA is seeking a Lead Teacher (Teacher II) to guide early childhood development through age-appropriate activities in a classroom setting. The role focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth and participating in program goal planning and implementation.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in early childhood development, a Child Development Teacher Permit, and has at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Must have Child Development Teacher Permit.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing learning environment to develop fundamental skills.
• Assist with lesson plan development based on children's needs and interests.
• Utilize play-based activities to teach children.
• Assist with assessments of individual children.
• Participate in community outreach to maintain enrollment.
• Maintain clear communication with parents regarding children's development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Professionalism

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood development

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Panorama City Child Development Center - Panorama City, CA 91402, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.30 - $31.56 Hourly, The Teacher II position is a Lead Teacher position.

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Must have Child Development Teacher Permit.

Must be comfortable working with underserved populations. Experience working with a nonprofit organization a plus.

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 parents regarding children’s development and the program.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• 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

• Associate’s degree in early childhood development, child development, or equivalent OR a combination of education and related work experience.


• 1 year of related experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE / LANGUAGE

• Child Development Teacher’s Permit.


• 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.

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