Preschool teacher
hace 4 días
Los Angeles
Job Description Preschool Teacher Job Description Position Title: Preschool Teacher Organization: Little Scholars Academy Location: Little Scholars Academy Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Position Summary Little Scholars Academy is seeking a nurturing, dependable, and professional Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. The ideal candidate values teamwork, positive classroom interactions, family engagement, and maintaining compliance with California Title 5 and Title 22 regulations. Little Scholars Academy is a NAEYC accredited early childhood education program committed to high quality care, education, and continuous quality improvement. Our classrooms utilize the CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) framework to support strong teacher-child interactions, emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional learning practices. Responsibilities • Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom activities, • Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, • Maintain daily classroom schedules and routines, • Complete DRDP observations, assessments, and documentation, • Maintain accurate attendance and classroom records, • Upload daily classroom photos and updates through Learning Genie, • Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment, • Follow active supervision, health, and safety procedures at all times, • Maintain positive and professional communication with families and administration, • Participate in meetings, professional development trainings, and school events, • Support NAEYC accreditation standards and classroom quality expectations, • Utilize positive classroom management strategies and developmentally appropriate practices, • Assist with transitions, meals, outdoor activities, and rest periods Qualifications • Associate Teacher Permit or higher preferred, • Must meet California Title 22 requirements, • Title 5 qualified preferred, • Early Childhood Education or Child Development units required, • Current CPR and First Aid Certification preferred, • Current Mandated Reporter Training Certification, • Live Scan fingerprint clearance, • Current TB clearance, • Proof of immunizations required by Community Care Licensing, • Experience working in an early childhood education setting preferred, • Knowledge of CLASS classroom practices preferred, • Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards preferred, • Strong classroom management and communication skills, • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administration, and families Physical Requirements • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, • Ability to sit, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children throughout the day, • Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors Benefits • Supportive and professional work environment, • Professional development opportunities, • Opportunity for growth within the organization, • Experience working within a state-funded and NAEYC accredited program Infant Teacher Job Description Position Title: Infant Teacher Organization: Little Scholars Academy Location: Little Scholars Academy Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Position Summary Little Scholars Academy is seeking a compassionate, attentive, and professional Infant Teacher to provide responsive and nurturing care for infants and toddlers within a safe and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate understands infant development, responsive caregiving practices, and the importance of maintaining strong communication with families while ensuring compliance with California Title 5 and Title 22 regulations. Little Scholars Academy is a NAEYC accredited early childhood education program committed to providing high quality care and education. Our classrooms utilize the CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) framework to support positive teacher-child interactions, emotional support, classroom organization, and quality instructional practices. Responsibilities • Provide attentive and responsive care to infants and toddlers, • Maintain active supervision and safe sleep practices at all times, • Support feeding, diapering, toileting, and daily care routines, • Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers, • Maintain accurate daily logs for feeding, diapering, and sleep schedules, • Observe and document developmental milestones and progress, • Build positive relationships with children and families, • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation within the classroom environment, • Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations, • Upload daily communication and classroom updates through Learning Genie, • Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities, • Support emotional development through nurturing and responsive interactions, • Support NAEYC accreditation standards and classroom quality expectations Qualifications • Infant/Toddler units required in accordance with California licensing regulations, • Associate Teacher Permit or higher preferred, • Must meet California Title 22 requirements, • Title 5 qualified preferred, • Current CPR and First Aid Certification preferred, • Current Mandated Reporter Training Certification, • Live Scan fingerprint clearance, • Current TB clearance, • Proof of immunizations required by Community Care Licensing, • Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred, • Knowledge of infant development and responsive caregiving practices, • Knowledge of CLASS classroom practices preferred, • Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards preferred, • Strong communication and classroom management skills, • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administration, and families Physical Requirements • Ability to lift and carry infants and classroom materials, • Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and actively engage throughout the day, • Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors Benefits • Supportive and family-oriented work environment, • Professional growth and development opportunities, • Opportunity for advancement within the organization, • Experience working within a state-funded and NAEYC accredited program Early childhood teachers really are expected to be educators, nurses, counselors, janitors, behavior specialists, curriculum planners, and emotional support systems before lunch. Then society acts shocked there’s a teacher shortage. Remarkable collective strategy. please rewrite this with more details title 22 , title 5 and NAECy also with CLASS and must be able to lift 40 pounds Preschool Teacher Job Description Position Title: Preschool Teacher Organization: Little Scholars Academy Location: Little Scholars Academy Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Position Overview Little Scholars Academy is seeking a passionate, dependable, and professional Preschool Teacher dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education within a nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, supervision, education, and overall well-being of children while maintaining compliance with California Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations, California Department of Education Title 5 requirements, NAEYC accreditation standards, and program quality expectations. Little Scholars Academy is a NAEYC accredited program that utilizes the CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) framework throughout classroom environments to support positive teacher-child interactions, emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional learning. Teachers are expected to maintain professional classroom practices that support school readiness, social-emotional development, family engagement, and high-quality interactions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain active visual and auditory supervision of children at all times in accordance with Title 22 supervision requirements, • Ensure children are always supervised during indoor play, outdoor play, transitions, toileting, meals, and rest periods, • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities based on children’s individual developmental levels and interests, • Support social-emotional development using positive guidance and redirection strategies, • Maintain safe, nurturing, and responsive teacher-child interactions aligned with CLASS expectations and NAEYC standards, • Complete DRDP observations, developmental assessments, and classroom documentation within required timelines, • Maintain accurate attendance records, meal counts, sign-in and sign-out documentation, and classroom paperwork required under Title 5 and Title 22 regulations, • Upload daily classroom communication, photos, and learning updates through Learning Genie, • Maintain classroom ratios and group supervision requirements in accordance with Title 22 and Title 5 regulations, • Maintain a clean, organized, healthy, and engaging classroom environment, • Follow all health and safety procedures, including sanitation, emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and illness policies, • Support family engagement and maintain professional communication with parents and guardians, • Participate in staff meetings, professional development trainings, CLASS coaching, and program quality improvement activities, • Assist with classroom transitions, meals, outdoor activities, rest time, and daily routines, • Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and program operations, • Support NAEYC accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement efforts throughout the program, • Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, program policies, and agency procedures, • Work collaboratively with teachers, administration, specialists, and support staff to meet the needs of children and families Qualifications • Associate Teacher Permit or higher preferred, • Must meet California Title 22 qualifications for Preschool Teachers, • Title 5 qualified preferred, • Minimum Early Childhood Education or Child Development units required by licensing regulations, • Knowledge of child growth and development, • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, • Knowledge of CLASS classroom practices preferred, • Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards preferred, • Experience working in a preschool or early childhood classroom preferred, • Strong classroom management and communication skills, • Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality, • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Required Clearances and Certifications • Current Live Scan fingerprint clearance, • Current Mandated Reporter Training Certification, • Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification preferred, • Current TB clearance, • Proof of required immunizations in accordance with Community Care Licensing regulations, • Eligibility to work in the United States Physical Requirements • Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds, • Must be able to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods of time, • Must be physically able to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors, • Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and children’s physical needs throughout the day Program Expectations Teachers at Little Scholars Academy are expected to maintain professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and positive interactions with children, families, and coworkers at all times. Teachers are responsible for supporting a high-quality educational environment that reflects the program’s commitment to Title 5, Title 22, NAEYC accreditation standards, and CLASS best practices. Company DescriptionLittle Scholars Academy is a dynamic and imaginative workplace where creativity and fun are at the heart of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to inspiring young minds, fostering a love for learning, and nurturing each child's unique potential. Join us in creating a positive and engaging early childhood education experience that sets the foundation for lifelong success.Little Scholars Academy is a dynamic and imaginative workplace where creativity and fun are at the heart of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to inspiring young minds, fostering a love for learning, and nurturing each child's unique potential. Join us in creating a positive and engaging early childhood education experience that sets the foundation for lifelong success.