First 5 Teacher - Full Time

Title: Full Time Early Childhood Teacher - Vallejo First 5 Center

The First 5 Early Childhood Teacher is a committed and passionate educator with a dedication to children ages 0-5 and their families. They have the ability to be flexible while working with people with different perspectives and backgrounds. This role will ensure families receive the best introduction in the center and strive to provide creative, engaging and thoughtful classes for all. A friendly, warm approach is essential in creating a welcoming environment. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and function effectively as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $19 - $21 an hour based on experience
• Full Time 40 hours a week - Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm (some weekend and evenings may be required but only occasionally and with notice)
• Agency and Federal Holiday pay
• Employee assistance program, medical, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, 403b
• Professional development opportunities
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year of teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree education in health, human services, child development or related fields or 24 units in Early Childhood Development. Experience can be taken over education
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Ability to reliably commute to Vallejo
• A passion for serving the community and Early Childhood learning and developmental milestones
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to create engaging, creative and age-appropriate activities for children 0-5 years
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with young children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and community members of diverse populations
• Comfortability working with parents/caregivers and children
• Knowledge and ability to use modern office equipment including a personal computer and various software packages
• Ability to organize, set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis as a part of setting up and breaking down materials for child watch and curated experiences in the play area
• Commitment to participate in professional development
• Able to practice open, clear, and consistent communication
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience using Google suite (docs, calendar, sheets ect.)
  
  

Responsibilities:

• You will provide multiple one hour Early Childhood classes ranging in topics and age range throughout the week
• You will receive training on how to implement Ages and Stages screenings and hold screenings each session
• You will receive training on how to implement the Positive Parenting Program and lead seminars each session
• You would be finding creative ways to help foster a feeling of community and support between the caregivers taking the classes
• You would be working in a dynamic environment while building professional relationships with a variety of county service providers supporting the community
• You would be providing support to families who come to the Center, as well as communicating with families to help keep them engaged with attending our classes
• You will be provided training and implement a parent education class each session
• You would be completing monthly program documentation
• Support events, front desk, childcare during parent/caregiver classes and center visits as needed
• As a part of a collaborative team, you will help with center duties as needed
  
  
  

About Us

The Vallejo First 5 Center, a program of Bay Area Community Resources, is the first and only free-standing community center of its kind in Solano County. The center offers free programs that help parents/caregivers nurture and support their young children so they grow up healthy, happy, and positioned for success. The program focuses on parent education, early learning opportunities, family literacy, and community resources. Classes are for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers to participate in together, in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Local community partners are also stationed within the center on a rotational basis so our families gain access to services they need onsite.

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

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