Toddler Teacher

Piperpreschool; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Sick days and paid holidays

401k option after 12 months

Job summary

Piper Preschool in Irvine Spectrum is seeking an Associate Toddler Teacher for children ages 18 to 30 months. The role supports the lead teacher in planning age-appropriate activities while ensuring a safe, enriching environment. You will engage families and contribute to a happy, collaborative Piper community.

We value a Bachelor’s Degree or Child Development Teacher Permit, 12 ECE units (3 Infant/Toddler), and at least one year of classroom teaching experience. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or qualify for Child Development Teacher Permit.
• 12 ECE units; 3 ECE units of Infant/Toddler.
• 1 year classroom teaching experience.
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences for 18- to 30-month-olds.
• Support development across intellectual, emotional, social, and physical domains.
• Engage families and support positive relationships within Piper community.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reading skills

Time management

Planning

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Family/child relations

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Child Development Teacher Permit

Job description

Looking for an Associate Toddler teacher for a progressive preschool in the Irvine Spectrum area. We are only interested in candidates who have a passion for the field and meet all the requirements listed. You must love children—and life. We want to know your professional and personal goals, so we can help you grow beyond them, creating a happy you, a happy kid, a happy parent, and a happy place.

Employment Type

Full-time.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Associate teachers must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualify for the Child Development Teacher Permit; and have a minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education with 3 units of Infant/Toddler course. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Associate teachers are responsible for assisting the lead teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences for children ages 18 months to 30 months that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe and healthy learning environment.
• They encourage the involvement of families and support the development of positive relationships between all members of the Piper community.
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Consistently participate in direct interaction with children, serve as faculty for professional development activities and community-based events, and be responsible for the items listed below and any others as assigned by members of the Administration.
• Report to members of Administration and Administrative Support Staff, as directed through the policies of this job description.

Skills

• Organization, professionalism, reading skills, time management, planning, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal relationships, family/child relations, and computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Crouch, crawl, stoop, or bend.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Change diapers.
• The ability to react swiftly in an emergency situation.

Requirements

• 12 ECE units (B.A. or B.S. Preferred).
• 3 ECE units of Infant/Toddler.
• 1 Year Classroom Teaching Experience.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have the ability to bend, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.

Compensation

• Hourly rate is based on experience and education.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, sick days, and paid holidays.
• 401k option after 12 months of employment.

About Piper Preschool

We are Piper. We grow with families. We create community. We love what we do, and put our heart and soul into every detail.