Preschool Lead Teacher

Qualifications

Must successfully complete and maintain the following permits, and certification:

a) Food Handlers Permit (must state ANSI in the certificate); will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date.

b) First Aid certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date.

c) CPR Infant/Toddler certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date

CPR/First Aid must be for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED

d) Background Check completed TDFPS

e) High School Diploma or GED

Have at least 2 years in the Early Childhood Field

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

OR

Have an Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a field related to early childhood with experience in teaching preschool children.

If a degree is in another field, one must be willing to obtain Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), and a willingness to work toward a Degree in early childhood within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

We will need the following documents, along with your resume:

1- College transcripts (you will need to have an unopened official copy prior to onboard)

2- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

3- Food Handlers (ANSI certified) permit

4- First Aid/CPR Certification for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED

5- High School Diploma or GED

6- CPR First Aid Certification

7- 24 hours of pre-service training childcare

Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Job Classification: Regular, Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm Corona location, Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm Yorktown location, Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm Weber location

Duties:

• Maintains open lines of communications with immediate supervisor, subordinates, parents, and volunteers.
• Assist lead teacher in creating lesson plans and implementing a curriculum that is age and skill appropriate.
• Has classroom material ready at all times.
• Documents children's files daily on class attendance & nutrition, health, and behavior monitoring.
• Reinforces classroom and environmental safety.
• Screens children for disabilities and submits reports to the Mental Health and Disability components.
• Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the assistant to principal influence on the child's education and development.
• Provides materials appropriate to the child's age and level of development.
• Serves the cultural background of the children using classroom materials, activities and related languages.
• Promotes a high self-esteem, is a good role model, and follows the center's behavior management system and code of ethics.
• Is required to adhere to CCR Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star Policies and Procedures
• Attends morning inspections-keeping children clean and well groomed, serving meals and snacks, preparing for nap or rest time, and toilet training.
• Participates in the annual center’s assessments.
• Participates in Pre-Service training once a year and on-going in-service workshops as required by the program.
• Maintains adequate amount of supplies at the center.
• Helps all childcare providers put together monthly thematic bulletin boards in the classrooms.
• Attends cluster meetings, parent meetings, and workshops.
• Works at De Colores Child Development Center’s Ceremonies and various social events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher or Director.
• Must be able to travel to all three locations when needed to fill child teacher ratios.

Compensation:

$10.00 No Childcare Experience- Will Train

$10.50 more than 6 months of Childcare Experience with or without Childcare trainings

$11.50+ 2 or more years childcare experience with 24 hours or more of up to date childcare trainings

$15.50 CDA and more than 2 years of childcare experience

$16.00 AA in ECD with up to 24 hours of childcare trainings

$17.00 AA in ECD or AA in another major with CDA or BA in another major

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Flexible schedule

Pay: $12.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person