What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Happy Days Children's Learning Center?
Happy Days Children's Learning Center has been serving the Santa Cruz community since 1995. We offer age-appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at two locations in Santa Cruz, California.
If you are a fun and energetic team player we would love for you to join our team!
Preschool Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and carry out a curriculum that focuses on different areas of child development.
- Create plans for daily activities in line with curriculum.
- Foster a positive and healthy learning environment.
- Ensure the classroom is kept in a clean and safe condition at all times.
- Evaluate children's progress and needs.
- Communicate with parents regarding child development and progress.
- Be able to direct and train Teacher Assistants.
- Assist in potty training and diaper changes.
Preschool Teacher Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must have core ECE units completed as well as some experience in a classroom.
- A passion for early childhood education and helping children grow in positive ways.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
- TB Screening and Department of Justice fingerprint clearance required prior to date of hire and proof of immunizations.
- Ability to stand and move around for long hours at a time while teaching and must be able to lift no less than 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday.
- Highly professional and dependable.
- Enthusiastic and encouraging.
- Patient and supportive approach to the learning process.
- Must be able to interact warmly, appropriately, and professionally with students of all ages/skill levels, as well as with parents, coworkers and management.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Cruz, CA 95062: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26