Infant/Toddler room teacher

We're looking to add to growing team.

MUST SUMBIT PROOF OF 12 ECE UNITS MINIMUM (must include core and Infant/toddler)

To apply:

REQUIRED: transcipt, resume and cover letter.

Applicants that do not follow instructions will not be considered for an interview and will automatically be rejected.

We are an infant/toddler center, serving infants age 2-24months, and we are hiring!

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: INFANT TEACHER

We are a growing agency, and our capacity is increasing. However, we will be increasing very slowly to not overwhelm others, staff and infant/toddlers.

The Mission of Rse and Shine: We seek to provide the infants and toddlers in our program the tools which will foster confidence and the ability to reach their unique milestones of development and to assist families with access to that care.

Are you inspired by the mission of Rise and Shine?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Sonoma County?

Rise and Shine is looking for an Infant/Toddler Teachers for our center. The Infant/Toddler Teacher works closely with team to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and perform other program related tasks, including the completion of child assessments (DRDP) and parent conferences. The Infant/Toddler Teacher is directly supervised by Director or Assistant Director.

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 environmental 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 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 use age-appropriate toilet training strategies for all toddlers
• Support parents with toilet training

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May supervise assistants and aides

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required;
• 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 the previous 12 months.
• Criminal record clearance (Livescan).
• Must meet all relevant funding and licensing requirements (CA CCL, Title 22, Title 5).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Child Development Teacher or Associate Teacher Permit issued by CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing– Required (or in progress within 90-days of employment).
• Completed infant/toddler coursework
• Current certification in CPR and Pediatric First Aid.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Infant Only Center (under 24 months)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Health clearance by physician; ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including lifting 15-50 pounds, range of movement including squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.

TRAVEL:

• Rarely. Made in advance and by arrangement.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Generous vacation and sick time (up to 5 weeks) of vacation time and accrued sick time.
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K matching contributions

COMPENSATION:

$24.00 - $28.00 hr. to start. Based on certification, units, job description and experience.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

We operate on a nondiscriminatory basis giving equal treatment and service to all regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender, mental or physical disability, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, or color.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

To apply:

REQUIRED: transcipt, resume and cover letter.

Applicants that do not follow instructions will not be considered for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you providing the required proof of your 12 ECE units?

License/Certification:

• Child Development Permit (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28