Job Details

Lead Teacher, Child Development Center

Position Number: 6890088
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Child Care Services

Lead Teacher, Child Development Center

The Lead Teacher provides a model classroom environment, maintain a high-quality program
based on developmentally appropriate practices, and mentor and supervise student teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers.

Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles).

Start Date: Immediately

Applications Deadline: Open until filled

Position Hourly Rate Range: $21.74- $23.00

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum, and provide appropriate guidance for children in order to facilitate a safe, challenging and comfortable learning environment.
Promotes open communication and trusting relationships with parents, while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating a sensitivity to cultural differences and diversity.
Comply with community care licensing regulations and NAEYC Accreditation standards. Comply with the California Department of Education requirements including "Desired Results" developmental profiles for children, parent/teacher conferences, environmental rating scales and participation in center self-study.
Supervises, trains and evaluates student teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers.
Engages in staff development opportunities to improve professional and personal skills (e.g.,Early Childhood Education or Child Development courses, workshops, conferences and visits to other centers).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Knowledge:

Solid working knowledge of current principles and practices in early childhood development and education.
Good working knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
Sufficient working knowledge of computers and software applications used by the Department.

Abilities and Skills:

Effectively organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet established deadlines.
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs of children and adults in a diverse child care community.
Manage classroom efficiently by using appropriate child guidance techniques.
Communicate effectively with adults and children, and work well as a team player.
Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Detail-oriented and flexible.
Strong planning, organization and prioritization, interpersonal, oral/written communication, teaching/training, public relations and supervisory skills.
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

Education:

Child Development Teacher Permit required.
Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field is required to be eligible for a Child Development Teacher Permit.

Experience:

Two years of teaching experience with children under the age of five.
TB and fingerprint clearance required upon employment

Additional Information:

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