Early Childhood Educator, Lead Teacher

Preschool/ Infant Center Lead Teacher who loves bluey, singing ABCs, and reading board books

START DATE: December 18th, 2023

COMPENSATION: $20/HOUR

FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK, W2

LOCATION: VENTURA, CA

Learn More about KidPointe: https://infantcenterdreamteam.com/

Join the Kidpointe team at the all-new Infant Center situated at Crosspointe Church, 5415 Ralston St. Ventura, CA.

We're growing! We need dedicated Early Childhood Educators at KidPointe who prioritize the needs of children.

We serve children aged 6 weeks to 24 months and offer a diverse range of development-appropriate activities and a loving, nurturing environment for our children.

KidPointe adheres to the Best in Class Church Preschool standard, attracting exceptional families, teachers, and staff. This commitment results in a center filled with joyous children, content staff, and educators who feel well-supported. Our rigorous vetting process ensures that only individuals aligned with our organization and goals become part of our team.

Our fabulous Director, Melissa, values teacher input and empowers staff to reach their full potential with encouragement and care. Melissa provides unique opportunities beyond the classroom and ensures teachers are supported and have what they need. While she is an outstanding leader, don't be surprised to see her helping with everyday tasks like changing diapers, cleaning a mess, or on the floor with the little ones.

At Kidpointe, our teachers not only feel valued but also love going to work every day, and do not feel that teacher burnout.

We set the bar high, and as a result, attract the most exceptional Early Childhood Educators.

While your primary responsibility is spending quality time with the little ones and fostering their growth and development, the ideal candidate understands the positive impact harmony between family and faith has in creating a thriving classroom.

If you are passionate about early education and align with our values, KidPointe is the perfect place for you!

Key Responsibilities and Measures of Success:

1. Ensure safety of the children and infants in your classroom. Supervisor and care for them with all your senses and as if they were your own.

Measure of Success: Maintain a Neat & Tidy Rating in your classroom of 9.5/10

2. Plan interactive, fun, age and developmental-appropriate activities in alignment with the curriculum.

Measure of Success: Plan and post curriculum every Monday for the following week

3. Communicate effectively with fellow teachers, staff, and leadership in accordance with the following standards so all feel supported and acknowledged.

Measure of Success: Acknowledge or respond to messages within 24 hours of receipt

4. Build relationships and communicate with parents so they feel comfortable and confident leaving their children in our care.

Measures of Success:

1. 1. Send two pictures to parent in the morning and two in the afternoon for each child
   2. Acknowledge or respond to parent inquiries within 24 hours of receipt
   3. Daily face-to-face parent/guardian conversations at pick or drop-off

At our center, your fellow teachers will become your second family.

Our teachers feel supported and loved, work with kiddos from the best families in the community, and enjoy coming to work every day.

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Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in an infant center
• Even temperament to handle all situations and personalities
• Loves to hold babies, play on the floor, and realizes that spit-up and diapers are just part of the gig
• Limber and adaptable

POSITION REQUIRES completing Title 22 Guidelines and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of State laws and licensing requirements.

COMPENSATION: $20/HOUR

Benefits & Perks:

11 Paid Holidays

Discounted Tuition

PTO

Sick

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Apply Online
2. Complete Assessment within 48 hours of submitting your application (approx. 35 minutes) Note: The assessment will be emailed to you automatically upon submitting your application
3. Submit Proof of CCLD Requirements for Qualified Teacher
4. Zoom Interview (approx. 90 minutes)
5. Complete Additional Assessments (approx. 8 minutes)
6. Onsite SHADOW DAY at Kidpointe (approx. 3 hours)
7. Reference Checks
8. Prior to the offering of employment, the applicant's resume, transcripts, and other supporting documentation may be subject to review and approval by the Licensing Analyst assigned to our center by Community Care Licensing
9. Offer of Employment

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Meet requirements of a QUALIFIED TEACHER as specified per Title 22 Section: 101215.1:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Community Care Licensing Components I and III
• 16 hours of health and safety training pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified with the ability to act quickly and appropriately during emergencies and hazardous situations
• Must have current immunization shots: including MMR, Tdap, TB test, Influenza Shot, or waiver
• Must be able to safely lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to routinely carry, bend, kneel, sit on small furniture and sit on the floor
• Completion of State required forms, reports, and Criminal Background Check Clearance.

Prior employment references will be validated.

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