Early Childhood Educator

JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Educator

REPORTS TO: Head Teacher

SALARY: 50,000 + health and retirement benefits

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work as a contributing member of a teaching team, assisting in managing a group of children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 5 years old in the classroom. Express caring and respect for the growth processes of children while assisting in providing direct care and education in a full day program. Show active learning by watching other teachers, asking questions and taking initiative in areas open for assistance. The hours of All Five are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position requires at least 8 full hours per day of work in the classroom.

• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Practice appropriate interaction and respect for each child, including setting limits.
• Learn and model own internalization of self-regulation and team-work skills.
• Practice problem-solving techniques with children.
• Assist with consistency and continuity in program-wide procedures. Assist teachers and children in daily routines.
• Contribute to a healthy, interesting and safe environment; monitor health of the children.
• Connect with parents to share the daily lives of their children in positive ways.
• Work with all volunteers and parents in classroom program while maintaining attention on children.
• Pursuit of on-going professional growth opportunities.
• SKILLS:
• Alert, gentle and flexible in behavior.
• Sensitive and responsive to children’s needs.
• Emotionally stable in the workplace.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid for young children; or ability to become certified.
• Familiar with Emergent Curriculum model, or willingness to learn to implement this model.
• PERSONAL RELATION SKILLS:
• Work as a cooperative member of a teaching team.
• Show respect for all children, staff and families.
• Show a positive approach to challenges.
• MISCELLANEOUS:
• Dependable and prompt.
• Incorporate the teaching style and behaviors outlined in the All Five Employee Handbook.
• EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
• Some kitchen equipment.
• Variety of indoor and outdoor materials for children.
• Computer or tablet as needed for documentation and communication.
• TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Bend, kneel and otherwise interact with small children; be able to spend time on bent knees to continue eye-contact with small children.
• Sit on floor with children.
• Lift and hold children up to 40 pounds.
• Lift equipment up to 20 pounds and put away toys.
• In good health and able to stand and/or squat while supervising children, inside and outside even in challenging weather conditions.
• Maintain stamina for long days with children.
• TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
• Begin to apply academic knowledge of child growth and development to work with the children.
• Pro-actively problem-solve as a team member with other teachers in the classroom.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Works both indoors and outdoors in children’s play areas – may be during cold or rainy weather.
• Regular exposure to children’s illnesses.
• OTHER:
• California Early Education Teacher Permit minimum is required
• Successfully pass a physical exam, including TB test.
• Complete/pass fingerprint screening.
• Ability to read and write basic English.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Participate in and seek out ongoing training opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone, including vaccinated teachers, still wear masks all day. We are asking all teachers to be fully vaccinated before starting at All Five.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: One location