Toddler Teacher

4Cs Now Hiring: Toddler Teacher
Full Time Position, Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $28 - $33 per hour

Position is located in Sonoma County

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM

Are you inspired by the mission of 4Cs?

Do you want to make a powerful difference in the community?

The Community Child Care Council is looking for a Toddler Teacher to join the 4Cs

team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Site Supervisor to plan and

implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and perform other program

related tasks, including the completion of child assessments (DRDP) and parent

conferences. Toddler Teachers are supervised by the Site Supervisor and may also

supervise assistants.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor specific children’s progressive learning skills; document records of

learning activities. Assess children using the required California Department

of Education (CDE) assessment tool.

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate program curriculum,

integrating both individual and group information from the CDE assessment

tool (DRDP) in the planning process.

• Partner with co-teachers, Aides and/or Assistants in the documentation

process of children’s progressive learning skills. Mentor Assistants in using

this information within the curriculum planning process.

• Comply with all funder and licensing regulations (Title 5 and Title 22).

• Supervise and monitor activities and behavior of children to ensure their

physical and environmentally safe keeping, as well as adherence to

appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.

• Demonstrate positive attitude, language, and body language that reflects

support and respect to the entire center community: families, children, and

co-workers.

• Help to plan and coordinate parent activities.

• Help to maintain center buildings and grounds.

• Maintain required State and program records as necessary.

• Implement effective parent/staff communication processes.

• Provide input on program goals and participate in an annual program

evaluation (ITERS and CLASS).

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled.

• Build positive relationships with parents and children to foster social

emotional growth and development and learning.

• Support children’s social and emotional development through the direct

teaching of emotion literacy, emotion regulation, and problem-solving

strategies.

• Diapering and using age-appropriate toilet training strategies for all toddlers.

• Support parents with toilet training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May supervise assistants.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required;

Spanish, desired.

• Ability to work well with people from various social, cultural, economic and

educational backgrounds.

• Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza). T.B. clearance

within one year.

• Criminal record clearance (Livescan).

• Must meet all relevant funding and licensing requirements (CA CCL, Title 22,

Title 5).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Child Development Teacher Permit issued by CA Commission on Teacher

Credentialing– Required.

• For those working with children aged 2-3 years, completion of an

additional 3.00-unit Infant Toddler course is required.

• Current certification in CPR and Pediatric First Aid

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 4Cs Licensed Child Care Site

PHYSICAL REQUIEMENTS:

• Health clearance by physician; ability to fulfill physical requirements of the

job including lifting up to 50 pounds, range of movement including squatting,

bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.

• Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza). T.B. clearance

within one year.

• Must be able to lift 15-50 pounds at times, range of movement including

squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.

TRAVEL:

• Occasionally, 10% for trainings or staff meetings.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Generous vacation and sick time - 17 days (3 weeks) of vacation time and 15

days of sick time annually

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Flexibility in work schedule

• 4Cs contributes $800 per month towards your health benefits package.

• Comprehensive health benefit package, including Medical, HSA, Dental,

Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long-Term

Disability.

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Professional Development support

• Employee Resource Groups, including Wellness, DEI, Celebration and

Recognition

Internal candidates: Please submit current Resume and Internal application

to: employment@sonoma4cs.org

External candidates: Please submit Cover Letter and Resumes to:

employment@sonoma4cs.org

4Cs is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity for the benefit of our

employees, our consumers, our products, our community and the planet. We are committed to building an

inclusive workplace for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion,

marital status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local

law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.