Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young children and families?

Our Preschool and Infant Center in Mission Viejo is looking for an energetic, dedicated, responsible and creative teacher to work in our TK/Pre-K classroom as a lead teacher.

The position is Full Time.

Job Descriptions:
1. Conduct the daily activities of the classroom - making lesson plans in keeping with curriculum, update monthly documentation on bulletin boards, and create portfolios for students.
2. Supervision of students
3. Maintain a fun, safe and clean learning environment in keeping with title 22 requirements
4. Clean and maintain classroom on a daily basis
5. Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will be one who will be attentive and encourage investigation and learning with age-appropriate activities and promote a rich and stimulating environment to keep our students engaged.

This job entails a lot of bending and lifting (30 plus pounds), and also requires someone who is able to work at a fast pace.

The ideal teacher needs to be patient, calm, loving and caring and able to interact and engage with the children and co-workers in the classrooms and in playground in a respectful manner, as well as be willing and ready to share the responsibilities of maintaining a clean and structured classroom and center.

QUALIFICATIONS:
*Minimum 12 ECE units. (including the core classes)
*Atleast 1 year of work experience in a license facility as a TK/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
*First-Aid and CPR Certified ( or willing to obtain ASAP )
*Fingerprint clearance on file with Community Care Licensing
*Current TB Screening ( obtained within the last 12 months)
* Proof of vaccination for Measles and Pertussis

Paid vacation, sick leave, medical insurance, 401K retirement plan available for full time employees.

Please apply with cover letter and resume - Thank you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person