Teacher's Assistant

Preschool Teacher in La Canada, CA

Please read the below details carefully. If you meet ALL the requirements below, please submit your cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts.

About the Job – Preschool Teacher - This is an hourly, Full-Time position (40 hours a week, Monday-Friday).

We are looking for someone to join our Preschool Program with…

• At least 1 year of teaching experience with toddlers (18 months-36 months).
• 12 completed units in Early Childhood Education (Infant/toddler classes required) or 6 completed units in Early Childhood Education and currently enrolled in at least 2 semester units of Early Childhood Education courses.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising or leading another Teacher/Asst. Teacher/Teacher’s Aide (preferred).

In this position, the ideal candidate will –

• Create, plan and implement appropriate developmental experiences and curriculum for toddler-aged children.
• Partner with classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum.
• Work with multiple children independently and collaboratively with staff.

*Effectively build trusting relationships with parents as you partner with them in caring for their children.*Ensure they understand the curriculum and find ways to involve parents in the daily program so learning can continue and flow between home and school.

• Be familiar with diverse cultures and open to a variety of parenting styles.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Enjoy working collaboratively, as well as providing direction/guidance as needed to the co-Teacher on best practices for the classroom.
• Set-up and maintain a well-organized, clean, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Monitor the health and well-being of toddlers.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the growth of their self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times to maintain their safety and prevent accidents.
• Respond to students' diverse needs by using a variety of instructional strategies and resources.
• Assist with meals and snack times as assigned.
• Monitor and complete daily charting.
• Wash children's hands and faces as needed – especially after potty breaks, play times and meals.
• Assist children with toileting as needed.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.
• Be present at open houses.

The ideal candidate is –

• Loving and enjoys interacting with young children
• Wise and understands their role is that of an educator and partner to families, not a babysitter, and this thinking informs their relationships with both children and parents.
• Gracious and knows how to effectively lead adults and children alike
• Confident and patient around young children
• Authentically cares about the growth, development and happiness of young children in their care
• Calm, even-tempered and not easily flustered
• Positive and looks for solutions when issues arise
• Sensitive to the personalities of their children and parents
• Enjoys working as part of a team and encourages their co-workers

Required Licensure/Certification – must be completed before or at time of hire:

• Current CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Successful criminal record and fingerprint clearance.
• Proof of good health as confirmed by a physician's statement, including proof of a negative TB test.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend and reach up to half of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location