Job Description
Job Description
Title: Teacher Permit Required -For Toddler Classroom Mon - Fri Schedule 8A-5P)
Reports To: Site Supervisor
Department: Title 5 / Title 22 Schools and Child Care Centers
FLSA: Non-Exempt
$24 - 36.00 Pay rates range and depend on experience and other factors
Job Overview: The Teacher promotes the mission and vision of Children of the Rainbow. Responsible for the overall supervision, care and instruction of infant, toddlers and pre-school children. Responsible for assessing, monitoring and teaching children in our program. Develops a curriculum that children will respond positively to. Partners with our team to enhance the learning environment at our school. Supports the Site Supervisor to provide the highest quality inclusive family-centered services.
Mission and Values:
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Promotes the mission of Children of the Rainbow, Inc. to serve the children and parents of San Diego with quality care facilities and services.
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Ensures the rights of children are always protected. Ensures the implementation of the ZERO TOLERANCE-CHILDREN’S RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.
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Exhibits dedication to community and economic development in the neighborhoods we serve.
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Exhibits commitment to serve the community-one family at a time.
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Exhibits dedication to community service.
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Exhibits mindset and philosophy that nurtures children through accepting and respecting all diversity.
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Exhibits and promotes cultural competency.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Ensures the implementation of Creative Curriculum in a way that is consistent and responsive to the unique needs of each child.
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Provides care and supervision that promotes the health and well-being of each child.
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Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
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Develop positive relationships with families and peers.
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Implement lesson plans that are responsive, developmentally appropriate and address the needs of each child per the ASQ and DRDP.
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Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
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Manage day-to-day classroom activities, to include structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
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Assist to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
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Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
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Collaborate with other teachers to ensure the school fosters and environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child.
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Implementation of assessments such as ASQ’s and DRDPs.
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Implementation of QPI and QRS quality Preschool Initiatives.
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Provides coaching of Instructional Aides to ensure highest level of quality services for children in their classroom.
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Meeting children’s basic needs (diapers, feeding, attention, etc.).
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Deliver reports on potential concerns about students to Site Supervisor as needed.
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Recognize the early sign of illness (e.g. lice, colds, runny nose etc.).
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Follows daily schedules.
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Be familiar with and follow all school policies and licensing regulations.
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Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the Site Supervisor and CPS.
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Assists with decorating the class and keep classrooms clean, sanitized and orderly.
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Must attend and participates in all designated mandatory workshops / trainings in-house or within the community.
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Must complete required professional growth hours/ trainings to ensure on-going permit renewal.
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Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Teacher’s Permit:
Teachers Permit through the Department of Education / State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Education level:
High school diploma or equivalent.
24 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development plus 16 General Education units; or AA or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting.
Experience:
175 days of 3+ hours per days within 4 years.