Lead Preschool Teacher

The Lead Teacher supports the growth and development of the children in their care by providing a safe and nurturing environment embracing the individuality of each student and focusing on their progress cognitively socially and emotionally.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities across all developmental domains to create an instructional program that meets the needs of the whole child.
• Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and ongoing assessment.
• Attend and participate in all relevant staff center and community meetings activities and events.
• Track childrens progress and report to parents.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members and accept supervision and help promote a positive atmosphere.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding a Preschool Center in the State of California.
• Exhibits pride and enthusiasm in the profession continues professional growth and remain current on issues and trends in the early childhood education field.

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding a Preschool Center in the State of California.
• Ability to advocate in the community for the students and their program.
• Strong attitude of acceptance and values the cultural ethnic and linguistic diversity of participating families.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Must hold a valid California Child Development Teacher Master Teacher or Site Supervisor Permit.
• Minimum 24 Units ECE/CD including core courses plus 16 General Education (GE) Units.
• Minimum experience of 175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years.
• Pediatric CPR and first aid training through an approved program and holds a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate.
• Bachelors degree preferred.

Pay Range: $21.00- $23.00/Hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience. 
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage dental vision and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b with company match as a supplement to STRS retirement addition employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym. 

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west Californias Central Valley is one of the worlds most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Companys agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life low cost of living and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting fishing skiing and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time