Teacher (Child Development Center)

POSITION SUMMARY
Davis Street is seeking a Teacher to provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the Child Development Center. Under general supervision, this position helps implement age-appropriate curriculum, maintains a safe and supportive classroom environment, builds positive relationships with children and families, and supports each child’s learning and development.

• Teacher Permit required.
• Full-time @ 37.5 Hours/week with excellent company paid benefits!
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM
• Newly opened State Subsidized CCTR Preschool Center

DAVIS STREET BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Mission-driven company culture.
• 100% paid employee premium for Kaiser, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.
• 403(b) Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off for vacation and illness.
• 12 Paid Holidays PLUS an additional paid birthday holiday.
• Employee Discount Program.
• And more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planning, adapting, and scheduling age-appropriate curriculum and activities to support children’s cognitive skills, abilities, and development.
• Provide care and supervision to children while serving as a positive adult role model.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment and ensure health and safety standards are followed.
• Record daily observations of children’s behavior and activities.
• Monitor behavioral patterns, complete developmental assessments, and adapt the learning environment to meet individual children’s needs.
• Schedule and participate in parent conferences to discuss children’s development, progress, and concerns.
• Work with the Lead Teacher and families to develop learning and development strategies as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of child development and classroom best practices.
• Complete 21 hours of professional development annually.
• Stay current with annual mandatory Licensing and Food Program trainings, including civil rights training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• One year of teaching experience preferred.
• Pediatric CPR / First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Ability to implement a program based on sound child development principles and Davis Street’s goals and expectations.
• Ability to interact positively with children and act as an appropriate adult role model.
• Ability to meet Title 22 and Title 5 regulations.
• Must complete Live Scan background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Must meet Licensing requirements for immunization records, TB test, and physician’s report.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting children or heavy items up to 50 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing, and walking.
• Must be able to work safely in an environment that may include biological conditions such as bodily fluids, waste, germs, childhood illnesses, and diseases.

Pay: $25.00 - $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person