Preschool Teacher

Joyful Junction strongly values the importance of play-based programs. They provide a wide range of active and meaningful experiences. Planning by Joyful teachers and staff is purposeful, building upon children's strengths and focusing on individual child's interests, focusing on the best in early child development.

The learning that occurs can be informal, gained as children talk, explore and try out different ways of doing things or it can be intentionally planned for. Intentional teaching is when educators actively promote children's learning through worthwhile and challenging experiences and interactions that foster high-level thinking.

Joyful takes a holistic approach to early childhood education, prioritizing trust-based relationships with caregivers as well as a wide-range of activities that promote academic, emotional, physical and social development. Children are placed in age-appropriate activities.

The curriculum is comprehensive, research-based and approved for ages infant through preschool. It includes ongoing assessments and documentation for children's progress, giving parents feedback about their child's progress.

Joyful believes that all activities, especially play, facilitate some form of learning or developments, and we view every part of the children's day as an opportunity to teach them about their world.

Teachers support children's learning by:

-Developing warm, trusting and responsive relationships

-Sparking children's interest and curiosity about the world

-Encouraging exploration and inquisitiveness

-Guiding children in finding answers to their questions

-Encouraging persistence and flexibility in problem starting

-Creating an environment conducive to taking appropriate risks

-Experimenting in creative problem solving

-Safely taking on new challenges

Our teachers are expected to be:

-Flexible in their schedule

-Open minded and willing to learn and implement provided training

-Be a self-starter

-Be a team player

-Good time management skills

-Show professionalism when speaking with students, parents and staff

MUST have a minimum of 12 ECE units!

DOJ fingerprints and up-to-date immunization records will be required

Ability to lift 15+lbs, twist while standing or sitting and able to participate in activities on the floor and standing for long periods of time.

Resumes can be submitted in person at:

20110 Park Road

Tehachapi, CA 93561

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid 12 Early Childhood Education Units?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Preschool experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Time management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person