Job description

Job Summary

$17.00 To $21.00 HOURLY/FULL TIME depending on education and experience

Promotes a safe, health, and nurturing atmosphere for children which allows parents the opportunity to access programs within the organization in accordance with their case plan. Responsible for developing and implementing age appropriate curricula. Assesses students’ progress. Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement plans for individual children based on assessment. Assists children with physical, social, and behavioral needs. Maintains effective communications with parents.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain Confidentiality
• Treat children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Ability to transition and work with different age groups when needed.
• Discuss with parents on children’s progress and needs.
• Discuss with Mental Health Staff on individual children’s progress and needs.
• Develop behavioral plans for children based on discussions with Mental Health, parents, and other sources related to working with the child.
• Develop and plan activities for parents to do with their children while completing parent participation activities.
• Ensure that all Licensing Regulations specific to classroom operations are maintained in the child care program at all times.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children.
• Inform Program Supervisor of any health or safety issues with equipment or in the environment immediately.
• Guide and be a source of information to interns and students working in the classroom.
• Understand children’s stages of growth and development while staying current with best practices and theories in the Child Development community.
• Use non-punitive methods of discipline and offer guidance to children in a positive manner.
• Provide care to daily child needs including: diapering, feeding, rocking, comforting, toilet training, and other similar tasks.
• Assist in supervision, support, and daily direction of volunteers.
• Assist in daily direction of clients completing chore tasks in classrooms.
• Assist in on-the-job training of new staff.
• Assist the Program Supervisor in assessing and developing new program needs.
• Responsible for the arrangement, appearance, décor, and cleanliness of the classroom.
• Design a goal-directed program for each age group which addresses cognitive, motor, language, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the children.
• Encourage children to make appropriate decisions.
• Maintain a friendly and professional relationship with parents and co-workers.
• Participate in recommended and required training programs where appropriate.
• Knowledge of community care licensing guidelines.
• Plan, supervise, and implement age appropriate programs and activities for groups of children in accordance with Children’s Services policies and procedures.
• Provide written and oral reports of serious incidents and behaviors to Program Supervisor.
• Provide written purposeful monthly lesson plans to Program Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Input data into CSTAR™ in a timely manner.
• Provide written articles for use in monthly newsletters or other program needs in a timely manner upon request.
• Use resources, supplies, and equipment of the Village in a cost effective, safe, and responsible manner.
• Inform Program Supervisor of equipment or supplies that need to be replaced or purchased for classroom use.
• Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• May be required to participate in Village-wide activities and/or committees.

Note:

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by Program Supervisor, Program Manager or CEO/President.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Successful completion of High School or GED in addition to twenty four post secondary units in Early Childhood Education (Including Core 12 units) and two years’ experience working in a licensed child care center, or a combination of coursework and experience. Teacher permit required along with 24 ECE, and 16 Units General Ed.

Required Education

24 Core Units in ECE1

16 Units General Ed

Infant/Toddler Class

Teacher’s Permit

Market Education and Experience :Successful completion of high school or GED in addition to twenty four (24) units in Early Childhood Education (Core 12 units and 16 units of general education) and three years’ experience working in a licensed child care center, or a combination of coursework and experience equal to a Teacher level Child Development Permit.

Preferred Education and Experience:Successful completion of High School or GED in addition to an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and five years’ experience as a teacher in a licensed child care center, or a combination of coursework and experience equal to a Master Teacher level of Child Development Permit.

Other :

• Fingerprint clearance through DOJ and FBI and approved through California Community Care Licensing
• CPR, First Aid Certification
• Immunization for Influenza, Pertussis and Measles prior to start date.
• Physical and TB Clearance within 1 year prior to start date or 10 days after hire date
• Class B License

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with volunteers.
• Understanding of the organization’s Vision, Mission, and CREED.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people.
• Team player willing to accept and promote organizational goals and function with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions based on education preparation and experience which reflect consistency with organization philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and carry/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with a high level of activity.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 to $21.00 depending on education and experience.

Candidates with the necessary qualifications only will be considered for this position

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Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indio, CA 92201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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