What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher | Preschool Program position at Palo Alto Community Child Care?
Preschool Teacher - 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM
Report to : Center Director
Status : Non-Exempt
Salary Range : $23.31-$29.70
General Summary
Under general direction, supervises children to promote their physical, cognitive and social development. Responsible for on-floor program participation with children. Assures on-going, age-appropriate activities and development of children. Implements the curriculum and, with active participation of other members of the teaching team, works with parents and assesses the development of each child. Provides a safe environment for all children at all times.
Essential Functions
- Fosters cooperative behavior through various activities by group and individual projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
- Supervises activities such as field visits, group discussions and dramatic play-acting and broadens the understanding of their physical and social environment.
- Encourages students in singing, dancing, participating in rhythmic activities and using art materials to promote self-expression, relationships and appreciation of aesthetic experience. In addition, to promote gross motor, fine motor development in accordance to each child's needs.
- Instructs children in practices of cleanliness and self-care.
- Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue.
- Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and evaluates their progress.
- Communicates with parents the significant behaviors of the children by observing and recording actions.
- Observes, records and communicates the significant behaviors of the children in care. Charts matters concerning the children with consistency and accuracy. Documents each incident of injury on Injury Chart. Documents health and behavior issues.
- Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs in all areas of Center grounds and during off-site excursions.
- Able to safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per day.
- Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.
Education and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including Core
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Any combination of education and experiences equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with a major in Child Development or related field (including Core
Additional Requirements
Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $23 - $30
