Job Description

Our new, growing preschool seeks fun, creative, energetic team members who are passionate about teaching toddlers and preschool-age children! Cultivate Children's Center is looking for educators who can encourage children to learn, love to help children create and discover, and can adapt to child-led and project-based learning. We specialize in cultivating a fun and safe learning environment, focusing on nurturing children and building the community.

Toddler and Preschool Teachers must meet all requirements:

2 years experience working as a preschool teacher or with children in school or in-home daycare setting

12 core early childhood education units (*Including units in infant and toddler to meet qualifications*) or BA in child development or California CD Assistant Teacher Permit

CPR and first aid (with EMSA certification)

Mandated Reporter training

Health Screening

Background clearance required (Department of Justice/FBI/CACI )

Negative TB test

Title 22 regulations-101173(b)(5), 101217, 101216

Skills

Caring, nurturing, and positive attitude toward children

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Successfully communicate with children, parents, and co-workers

Emotional intelligence

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Patience and the ability to work well with young children

Creativity and the ability to engage children in learning activities

Knowledge of child development principles and early childhood education techniques

Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child

Strong organizational skills to manage lesson plans, materials, and classroom activities

Duties and responsibilities:

Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for preschool children

Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow

Foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play and structured activities

Change diapers

Monitor sleeping infants

Record child's feedings, diapering and mood throughout the day

Monitor and assess each child's progress and provide feedback to parents/guardians Collaborate with other teachers and staff to plan and coordinate classroom activities

Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your careSupervise and ensure the safety of children at all times

Plan and implement daily preschool instructional activities

Interact with and care for the physical needs of the infant, toddler,

and preschool-age children

Maintain a hygienic learning environment

Support the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the preschool program

Exercise appropriate judgment in making decisions

Maintain accurate records

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Follow oral and written instructions

Attend meetings and in-service training activities.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with infant, toddler, and/or preschool students, parents, and program staff

Willingness to learn and participate in new language exposure such as Spanish, ASL, Portuguese

Physical abilities include but are not limited to:

Must be able to hear and speak to exchange information

See to perform assigned duties

Sit or stand for extended periods

Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and

other equipment

Kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files Lift objects.

Lift children and equipment up to 50 pounds.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with a disability reasonably.

Infant and Preschool Teacher report to Director.

We offer competitive pay rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for working with young children and helping them reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and 3 references.

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