Pre School Teachers

Teacher Qualifications: The person selected for this position is required to possess a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher with 1 year teaching experience ~ OR ~ Individuals can qualify with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood/Child Development CORE units with at least an 1 year teaching experience. Individuals who do not possess but qualify, must obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or higher, within 6 months of NBCC employment. Teachers are required to work collegially as a team member with other center staff and respond positively to all management supervision and feedback. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Teaching Requirements:  In cooperation with teaching team, plan and implement a variety of diverse, age appropriate activities consistent with the philosophies of NBCC and Industry “Best Practices”. All activities and environmental set-up must meet the children’s individual developmental needs in their entirety (including social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor and physical development – including health and nutrition objectives as defined by NBCC’s Culture of Health).  Maintain a safe, orderly and inviting arrangement in all classrooms (including outside play areas) which compiles with NBCC’s best practices for classroom environments. Including the daily set-up of all classrooms and outdoor environment.  Conduct ongoing Desired Results Developmental Assessments (DRDP) on children in cooperation with the teaching team.  In cooperation with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor conduct and participate in semiannual parent/teacher conferences.  Attend and participate in regular staff meetings, planning meeting with Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.  Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days.  Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and participate in timely evaluation of job performance with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.  Obtain and maintain certification of basic Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing.  In cooperation with the Head Teacher, staff and/or Site Supervisor, obtain appropriate substitutes when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any reason.  Participate in workshops, conferences and other training sessions, which are deemed beneficial to professional goals and position.  Demonstrate ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust and professionalism with co-workers.  Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times.  Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive or Program Director.

Child Interaction:  Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the classroom.  Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and /ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and staff.  Practice positive re-enforcement and re-direction methods.  Adheres to all CCL Personal Rights requirements. Children in childcare programs must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including yelling, spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.

Program & Environment Management:  Maintain required supervision of children at all times (inside and outside) in accordance with California State Licensing regulations ratio standards.  In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain general housekeeping tasks to provide an orderly, professional environment and atmosphere.  In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain classroom documents: daily meal counts, classroom rosters, and monthly child sign in/out sheets, ouch reports.  Report to the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor, in writing, all injuries incurred by children or staff.

Parent Relationships  Develop meaningful relationships with parents through facilitation of open, responsive communication on a continual basis.  Promptly direct any relevant feedback (positive or negative issues) to the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.

Work Environment:  Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.  Will work outdoors and indoors  Will use computers, tablets, cell phone (if provided), and other office equipment  Will work alone and with other peers and supervisors Physical Demands  Health clearance by a physician.  Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including: lifting up to 50 pounds, range of movement including squatting, bending, reaching, standing and sitting.  Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza).  T.B. clearance within the past year.