Early Pre-School Teacher
hace 27 días
Santa Ana
Job DescriptionDescription: JOIN OUR TEAM | Early Preschool Teacher Training and Research Foundation Child Care and Development Program (CCTR) Are you a nurturing, skilled educator with a gift for meeting the youngest learners exactly where they are? Training and Research Foundation (TRF) is looking for an Early Preschool Teacher to create a warm, welcoming, and developmentally rich environment where infants and toddlers can grow, discover, and thrive. If you are passionate about the earliest years of childhood and ready to make a lasting difference for children and families, we would love to meet you. ABOUT TRF Training and Research Foundation is a California nonprofit dedicated to delivering high-quality early childhood education to families who need it most. Operating under Title 22 and Title 5 regulatory frameworks, TRF serves children and families across Orange, and Riverside Counties with a commitment to excellence, equity, and community partnership. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE • You'll make a profound impact during the most foundational years of a child's life., • You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values people, integrity, and excellence., • You'll lead an emergent curriculum that is responsive to each child's individual needs, interests, and developmental pace. Curriculum & Learning Environment • Implement an emergent curriculum grounded in CDE Standards for CCTR classrooms, with daily lesson plans that include indoor and outdoor activities, multicultural materials, and individualized approaches based on each infant and toddler's needs and interests., • Design and maintain a classroom organized by developmental levels, with well-defined learning centers that rotate materials regularly to keep the environment stimulating and fresh., • Ensure classrooms are home-like, safe, sanitary, and thoughtfully arranged to support emotional security, sensory exploration, self-awareness, autonomy, and motor development., • Build secure, consistent relationships with assigned infants and toddlers through primary and continuity of care practices., • Engage with children in a calm, nurturing, and responsive manner, responding to all cries, babbles, and communication, using appropriate guidance techniques at all times., • Stay actively involved with children throughout the entire day., • Observe children and maintain anecdotal records, individual and group checklists, and conduct developmental screenings in accordance with program policies and procedures., • Greet families warmly and ensure smooth, positive daily transitions into the center., • Maintain ongoing professional communication with parents through a variety of methods and send home activities that extend learning and reinforce the emergent curriculum., • Involve parents in all aspects of the classroom and encourage participation in workshops, training, and program activities., • Maintain accurate attendance records, food reports, and all other required documentation., • Monitor classroom supply needs and submit requests to the Program Director when additional items are needed., • Participate in staff meetings, program training, and all program activities with a positive attitude., • Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in English., • Knowledge of California Department of Education standards, Desired Results, and ITERS., • Experience implementing emergent or child-centered curriculum with infants and toddlers., • Strong observational and documentation skills, including developmental screening experience., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with children, families, and colleagues. At TRF, we believe the people who serve our families deserve to feel respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to a workplace culture built on kindness, collaboration, and shared purpose. Every member of our team plays a critical role in advancing our mission to ensure that all children have access to a strong start in life. Training and Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) • An Associates of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and a minimum of 24 ECE units and a Teacher Permit issued from CCTC. BA Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Master Teacher or higher permit preferred., • Minimum two years’ experience working with Preschool Children (ages 2-3 years), • Good oral and written communication skills, • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects., • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation., • Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things., • Complete a physical examination (LIC 503), and provide proof of immunization for the following: influenza, Tdap, MMR and a Current TB test., • Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States. If you fail to submit this proof, federal law prohibits us from hiring you., • Complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Compensation: $24 to $28 per hour