Christ Presbyterian Preschool in the La Costa area of Carlsbad has an open full time teaching position working with two and three year olds. Ideally, teachers would have a minimum of 12 ECE units, classroom or group care experience, and a teamwork approach. Our long established developmental program serves children ages 2-5. Applicants must be nurturing, energetic, willing to work with any age group, and be available to work 9:00- 5:30 pm. We offer low teacher to child ratios and teachers work in pairs. This allows for flexibility both personally and professionally. Benefits include paid medical premiums, seven days of paid personal time, vacation time, and 12+ paid holidays.
Preschool Teacher Job Description-
Requirements:
- To be of good character and judgement as well as equipped by education and experience to perform the job required
- To be respectful, patient, sensitive to the needs of the children, parents, and other staff members
- To be physically capable of lifting children, standing, and bending
- To work cooperatively with each staff member and foster team work
- To be supportive of Christ Presbyterian Preschool's philosophy and administrative policies in a Christian preschool setting
Responsibilities to Children:
- To meet the varying needs of the child
- To meet physical needs of the children using universal health precautions
- To supervise children at all times regardless of assigned class
- To plan a variety of age appropriate activities that take into account the multicultural and developmentally appropriate makeup of the class
- To develop both inside and outside curriculum that promotes positive social, emotional, creative, physical, and cognitive growth
- To interact and respect children as individuals using positive reinforcement
- To address unsafe or inappropriate behavior using redirection, discussion of the rules to further understanding, communicating the expectation moving forward, then praising the appropriate behavior
- To provide opportunities for children to experience success
- To maintain confidentiality at all times
- To document injuries or behaviors as needed
- To maintain a clean and orderly classroom and playground
- To complete any task within our scope as needed
Communication with Staff:
- To inform the director of children's notable behavior issues or health concerns
- To be aware of child/teacher ratios at all times
- To take direction from the director and or lead staff member regarding class assignment or duties
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person