Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher - (Minimum 12 ECE units and Teaching Permit Required)

About us

LEAP is a nonprofit organization in Goleta, CA 93117. We mitigate the effects of poverty, racism, and trauma by providing high-quality, trauma-informed childcare, comprehensive, culturally-sensitive family support, and visionary community leadership.

Our work environment includes:

• On-the-job training
• Casual work attire
• Growth opportunities

LEAP Children’s Center Teacher Job Description

Do you love children and want to make a real difference?

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners promoting social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making our center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.

You will:

• Implement LEAP’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Plan age appropriate curriculum for infant, toddler or preschool-aged children.
• Maintain an attractive, safe, and interesting environment for the children on the classroom and on the playground following the guidelines in the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale.

The ideal candidate:

• Loves children and a has strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Is able to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happens.
• Possesses and active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential CPR and First Aid Certification or is willing and qualified to obtain.
• Must possess a valid teaching permit or be eligible to apply upon hire.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children preferred.
• Has completed at least 12 units ECE/Child Development - at least three of them Infant units.
• Is physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.

LEAP CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF

Mission/Vision-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to our vision of a community where all children are loved, valued and respected and all families are supported to reach their highest potential. This drives their performance and professional motivations.

Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good.

Ethical: Understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation of the organization.
Upholds our highest values of integrity, honesty and transparency.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass the DOJ/FBI/Child Abuse Index fingerprint process.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and tuberculosis clearance.
• Show verification for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and the Diphtheria, Tetanus and

Pertussis (DTaP) vaccinations.

SALARY

Salary range is $22.00-$29.00 per hour depending on permit level and experience. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, LEAP provides a competitive compensation package; including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Discounted child care
• Generous Vacation and Sick
• Education assistance and reimbursement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LEAP is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many ECE units do you have?

Experience:

• Preschool: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Teacher Permit (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $29