Early Childhood Teacher
Company: Escondido Community Child Development Center
Location: Escondido
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: Aligning to the Matrix of the
California Department of Education, Child Development Division, the
teacher works under the supervision of the Site Supervisor to
maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom,
outdoors, and on field trips. The Teacher may supervise other staff
members including other Teachers, Teacher Assistants Teacher Aides,
and Parents under the direction of the Site Supervisor. Essential
Job Functions: --- Develop and implement a learning environment
that is safe, fun, clean, healthy, and promotes positive discipline
for all children and staff. --- Prepare the learning environment
for the classroom as it conforms to ECCDC policy, set up the
learning centers, and prepare needed supplies and materials
according to ECERS & ITERS. --- Physically and visually supervise
children indoors, outdoors and in the bathrooms to ensure
appropriate teacher/child ratios all times according to Title 5
Regulations. --- Help with the general housekeeping tasks and the
general management of the learning environments in association with
other staff in the classroom. --- Supervise and participate in the
CACFP program through family-style eating during all meals,
reporting the number of meals served, and supervising and
controlling the food served to the children. --- Review and compare
the menus to the meal pattern to make sure the meals are correct.
--- Track all children in the program with special dietary needs,
either with the doctor's signature or parent preference. --- Infant
program: keep accurate records of food items and quantities
prepared for each age group. --- Work as a team player in all
aspects of classroom and site needs. --- Accept responsibility in
accordance with the school---s educational philosophy. --- Schedule
and provide written documentation for two parent-teacher
conferences per year (October and February). Respond to parents---
requests for parent-teacher conferences. Interact and consult with
parents about their child---s progress and daily activities on a
daily/weekly basis. --- Train other staff members in the classroom
to promote the growth and wellbeing of the children and to maintain
a healthy and safe working & learning environment. --- Positively
communicate, listen, and interact with all children throughout the
day. --- Maintain an ---open-door--- policy and welcome all
visitors to the Center. --- Keep and maintain all attendance
records, portfolios, and reports, including a parent calendar of
classroom events; frequent maintenance of each child---s DRDP-PS or
IT developmental portfolio, including anecdotal records for all
children as assigned. --- Ability to use a variety of media and
resources to enhance the learning experience of the children and
colleagues. --- Attend all In-Services, training and staff meetings
as required. --- Maintain disaster prepared readiness by ensuring
child emergency forms are up to date and kits are fully stocked
with the necessary items. --- Work in culturally sensitive ways to
partner with families around the care of the children. --- Attends
and participates in all Parent Advisory Committee events and
training as needed. --- Will participate in professional growth and
development opportunities. --- Maintain confidentiality as it
pertains to the children, families, and other staff members. ---
Support the Policies and Procedures, Health & Safety Manuals,
Parent---s Handbook and CACFP program in order to implement the
Mission of ECCDC. --- Any other duties as assigned by the Site
Supervisor or Management Requirements: --- Proof of a Current
Associate Teacher Permit (or permit eligible) as issued by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and maintained
current throughout employment as an Associate Teacher or higher ---
Valid Proof of Authorization to work in the United States --- Sit
and/or stand for extended periods, get up and down easily from the
floor, walk, bend at the waist and knees, kneel and uses hands,
arms and legs for dexterity and balance --- Occasionally lifts,
carries, and balances objects weighing up to 50 pounds --- Must be
able to hear, see including peripheral vision and distinction of
colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently
with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic and
cultural backgrounds and origins. --- Must have reliable
transportation to ensure timely and consistent travel to and from
work site --- Pushes and pulls such objects as file drawers and
supplies. --- Preferred - Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Card ---
Preferred - Current Food Handler---s Card or training --- Bilingual
(Spanish) desirable but not required --- Able to speak, read and
write English with comprehension --- Must be willing to work at
multiple site locations in Escondido, CA. --- Employee must exhibit
a growth mindset philosophy and be committed to continuous learning
and education. Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to: Generally, work in
a climate-controlled office or childcare center setting may
occasionally create exposure to dust and pollen. Sit and/or stand
for extended periods, walk, bend at the waist and knees, kneel, and
uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance frequently.
Occasionally lifts carry, and balance objects weighing up to 30
pounds. Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers and supplies.
Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good
memory, concentration, and analytical thinking. Occasionally is
required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and
machines and recognize and abate safety hazards within the
workplace. Frequently is required to perform the safe operation of
a vehicle and abide by all vehicular laws. Must be able to hear,
and see including peripheral vision and distinction of colors, read
and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide
range of people from divergent socio-economic and cultural
backgrounds and origins. The noise level in the work environment
ranges from a quiet office setting to a moderate in childcare
centers. Company Description About ECCDC: Established in 1974,
ECCDC is a state-licensed non-profit preschool for children ages 4
months to kindergarten. ECCDC provides a comprehensive,
coordinated, and cost-effective child development program that
includes a full range of education, supervision, health, and social
services designed to assist children and their families to maximize
their full learning potential.
Keywords: Escondido Community Child Development Center, Escondido , Early Childhood Teacher, Education / Teaching , Escondido, California
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