Daycare Teacher

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center

Job Location:

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 21 - 25

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:
We are seeking a Fully Qualified Daycare Preschool Teacher to provide a safe nurturing and culturally enriched learning environment. This role focuses on supporting childrens social emotional physical and cognitive development while thoughtfully incorporating Indigenous values traditions and teachings into daily classroom activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supervision and Safety:

Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
Maintain a clean organized and child-friendly environment.
Monitor children during indoor and outdoor activities.
Follow all safety protocols and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise children and ensure safety at all times
Plan and implement age-appropriate play-based learning activities
Support positive behavior social-emotional growth and self-help skills
Maintain a clean organized and engaging classroom environment

Qualifications:

12 semester units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development including:
- Child/ Human Growth & Development
- Child Family & Community
- Early Childhood Curriculum
- One ECE elective
High school diploma or equivalent
Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid
Live Scan fingerprint clearance
TB clearance and required immunizations
Mandated reporter training
Previous childcare or preschool experience
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to Indigenous values and community wellness

Requirements:

Must meet all California childcare licensing requirements
Background check required

Communication with Parents and Guardians:

Provide regular updates to parents and guardians about their childs progress and any concerns.
Build positive relationships with families offering support and advice as needed.
Coordinate with parents regarding childrens schedules dietary needs and any special requirements.

Record Keeping and Administration:

Maintain accurate records including attendance incident reports and developmental observations.
Ensure compliance with state and local regulations regarding childcare.
Adhere to licensing regulations organizational policies and health/safety standards
Assist in preparing and serving snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines.

Professional Development:

Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Stay informed about best practices in early childhood education and care.
Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and improve the quality of care provided.
Collaborate with other teachers staff and program leaders to create a holistic wellness environment for families.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Additional education in early childhood education:
Fully Qualified Teacher
- 12 core semester units in early childhood education/development semester units
  - (1) Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
  - (2) The Child family and Community
  - (3) Early Childhood Curriculum
  - (4) ECE/Child Development

Infant Child Adult CPR & First Aid Certification
Live Scan Fingerprint Clearance
TB test with Physicians Form completed
Proof of Pertussis Measles & Influenza Immunizations
Previous experience working with young children in a childcare preschool or early education setting.
Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to Indigenous values traditions and community wellness.
Must pass a background check and meet all childcare licensing requirements.
Completed 15 hours of health and safety training.
Completed mandated reporting training.

License/Certifications

CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Patient Care and Customer Service

Deliver exceptional customer service to children and their families addressing inquiries concerns and complaints in a timely and compassionate manner.
Resolve any issues related to patient care or service delivery and escalate matters as necessary.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

Interact with people in a professional and respectful manner both verbally and in writing.
Some key skills in this area include active listening clear verbal/written communication empathy compassion cultural humility conflict resolution problem-solving collaboration time-management advocacy resilience adaptability and adhering to ethical standards such as confidentiality.

Technology Skills

Must be able to use a computer or laptop to complete needed tasks for the job.
Excel Word Google Workspace appropriate software.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records ensuring data accuracy security and adherence to privacy regulations to safeguard sensitive information.

Position Qualification Preferences

Experience working with the American Indian/Alaska Native community.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee will encounter while performing the primary functions of this job. Work is typically performed in a childcare center and may involve exposure to childhood illnesses and frequent noise levels. Additionally the position will include:

Indoor classroom setting with outdoor playtime.
Schedule may vary depending on program needs (some evenings or weekends may be required for community events).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are typical of those required by an employee to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk frequently sit twist talk and hear. Ability to lift and carry children and equipment up to 40 pounds. Capable of prolonged standing bending and kneeling. Able to participate in physical activities with children both indoors and outdoors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading distance computer and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with children families and staff.

Mental Demands

There are various deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with many people on a variety of issues that are at times very complicated.

Performance Expectations

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Sacred Path are expected to conform to the following:

Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and maintaining privacy.
Adhere to all relevant policies procedures and regulations ensuring compliance with childcare and social service industry standards and best practices.
Interact in an honest trustworthy and dependable manner with children families employees and vendors keeping in mind the primary purpose of child care and safety.
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Demonstrate proficiency in the essential job duties and responsibilities consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets and quality standards.

Other Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States
Pass fingerprint clearance
Maintain annual negative TB test results on file
Pass a post-offer drug test
Possess & maintain a reliable vehicle with valid CA drivers license & active auto insurance
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the needs of the childcare center including possible early morning or late afternoon shifts.

Compensation: $21.63 per hour

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center was developed to contribute to the wellness of American Indian/Alaska Native communities by engaging key strategies to provide much needed culturally-relevant integrated trauma responsive health and behavioral health services conduct community-based participatory research and provide technical assistance training and consultative services to other tribal and urban Native organizations.

Required Experience:

Job Description:We are seeking a Fully Qualified Daycare Preschool Teacher to provide a safe nurturing and culturally enriched learning environment. This role focuses on supporting childrens social emotional physical and cognitive development while thoughtfully incorporating Indigenous values tradit...