Teacher II (Panorama City)

El-Proyecto-Del-Barrio; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

El-Proyecto-Del-Barrio is seeking a Lead Teacher bilingual in English and Spanish to guide classroom development and support underserved populations. The candidate must hold a Child Development Teacher Permit and have comfort working in a nonprofit setting.

You will develop age-appropriate activities, plan lessons, and assess individual children while coordinating with families and the program to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Strong communication and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood development or related field

Job description

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 SUMMARYThis 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 RESPONSIBILITIESCreate 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.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIESKnowledge 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 / EXPERIENCEAssociate’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 / LANGUAGEChild 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 REQUIREMENTSWalking, 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 -