Preschool Teacher

www.all4kids.org

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With more than a century of experience, Children’s Bureau is a trusted nonprofit leader in strengthening vulnerable children, their parents and the communities in which they live. We thrive on innovation, thinking differently and bringing life-changing moments to those in need.

Understanding Our Core Values:

• Collaboration: We view responsibilities as shared and provide support, feedback, motivation to others.
• Equity Mindset: We stand by building an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe everyone here within the organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world.
• Mission-Driven: We performs duties in a manner that exemplify the Mission and Vision and ensure customer satisfaction. Customers of Children’s Bureau are defined as clients, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Ownership: We effectively manage our own work, and the work of our teams when relevant, ensuring delivery of high-quality work.
• Initiative: We proactively seeks opportunities to develop self and serve the organization.
• Communication: We demonstrate empathy and listening.

Benefits and Perks:

• Robust benefits package
• Generous paid time off and a culture that promotes work life balance.
• Selfcare opportunities, employee engagement initiatives and an extensive health and wellness program offered for all staff.
• A culture that cultivates learning and promotes growth and development through our award-winning internal university.
• Trauma Informed Resilience Oriented Care (TIROC): We build trust for our communities by implementing trauma informed values in the work that we do.
• Recognized as “DEI Non-Profit of the Year” by Los Angeles Business Journal

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Children's Bureau of Southern CA proudly is committed and supportive of complete pay transparency. The position of Preschool Teacher will pay $24/hour.

Must have Covid-19 Vaccine and Booster.

Learn more about the Job:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for early childhood education and the ability to create a nurturing environment for young children. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for designing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering cognitive and social development, and ensuring the safety and welfare of all children

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with the preschool's curriculum goals and educational philosophy.
• Utilize the Creative Curriculum in the School Readiness Program for children aged 3-5.
• Create an engaging and stimulating classroom environment that encourages active learning, curiosity, and creativity (ECERS).
• Provide a variety of learning resources and materials to facilitate hands-on exploration and discovery.
• Promote social skills and emotional development through group activities, play, and interactions.
• Regularly assess and monitor each child's progress and development, maintaining accurate records and communicating with parents or guardians.
• Uphold safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to foster a cohesive and supportive educational team.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to remain updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents, addressing concerns and providing updates on children's development.
• Assist in coordinating school events, outings, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Adhere to the preschool's policies, values, and code of conduct in all interactions with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Work closely with Teachers and parents to enhance the use of developmentally appropriate learning and school readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers to compile observations and input data into DRDP-Tech and ASQ-SE.
• Contribute to and facilitate school readiness events, workshops, and trainings.
• Play an integral role in a cohesive Early Childhood Education team.
• Offer support to colleagues as required, based on specific program needs.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of an AA Degree in Child Development Studies from a two-year community college, or actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Human Development, or a related field from an accredited university, along with a Child Development Teacher Permit.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Preschool or early childhood setting. 
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Solid understanding of child development theories, early childhood education methodologies, curriculum planning, ASQ Screening Tool, DRDP, and ECERS.
• Demonstrates patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools is a plus.