Preschool Teacher
14 days ago
San Bernardino
Job Description Title: Preschool Teacher Schedule: Full-time (non-exempt) Compensation: $25.00 per hour Benefits: Access to employer sponsored health insurance plan; access to 403(b) retirement plan Application Deadline: Until Filled About Mary’s Mercy Center: Mary’s Mercy Center (MMC) is a Catholic faith-based non-profit organization that provides services to homeless families and individuals. MMC operates Mary’s Haven, a 12 to 24-month transitional living program for pregnant mothers, and/or mothers with young children, ages twelve and under. Mary’s Haven is a therapeutic community that promotes recovery and the development of interpersonal, educational, professional skills, in addition to parenting and programming for healthy child development. Mary’s Haven operates an onsite preschool program at the transitional home. The program provides a play-based early education program for children in placement at the home, ages 2½ through 5 years. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Housing Programs, the Preschool Teacher will develop and provide educational, nutritional, and health/safety activities; attend staff and parent meetings, observe, report and document on the progress of children; document disabilities; report suspected child abuse; communicate with staff, parents, and children; and supervise teacher aides. The Preschool Teacher will also implement curriculum, provide daily instruction, evaluate, and submit reports on student progress related to grant funding. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop curriculum that addresses cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of preschool children, including those with special needs., • Provide learning experiences and instruction that develop age-appropriate social interaction skills, basic math and letter recognition skills, awareness of proper personal health and nutrition habits, language skills, and creative abilities., • Interact with parents of enrolled children both at the school site to assist in skill development and resolution of learning problems identified in the classroom., • Develop educational plans for each student; observe and document student progress; modify instructional approach as necessary to meet special needs., • Provide supervision and direction for instructional aides; evaluate performance; provide input to Site Supervisors on the quality of work performed by Aides., • Prepare lesson plans, small learning group plans, attendance sheets, and reports for inclusion in each child's official file., • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children through close visual observation of daily activities during instructional and transition time and inspection of areas utilized for instructional purposes., • Hold periodic meetings with parents at the site; attend both scheduled parent conferences and special parent advisory meetings., • Identify children with developmental problems and symptoms of abuse and refer to program staff assigned to meet particular needs or report to the Site Supervisor. Make child abuse referrals as required by law., • Assist in the administration of health services screenings and assure that school files reflect results of tests., • Work closely with program staff in developing curriculum, which will provide appropriate learning experiences., • Ensure the safety and well-being of children, complying with all provisions of State and Federal laws pertaining to mandated reporting., • Maintain confidentiality of all records. Adhere to employer policies regarding conduct and confidential information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • A completed/awarded Associate's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Education, Home Economics, Music, Art, Library Science, Physical Education & Recreation, Psychology, Family Studies, or other Early Childhood Education/Development related fields., • Must be able to complete California Mandated Reporter training if selected., • Two years of experience working in a preschool or elementary school program (public or private), or two years of experience working for a childcare or foster care provider with children ages 0-5., • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)., • Experience with data collection and data entry CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing., 2. Must pass a tuberculosis test., 3. Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871) Company DescriptionMary’s Mercy Center (MMC) operates a transitional housing program for mothers with young children called Mary’s Haven. Mary’s Haven provides a structured environment that promotes recovery and the development of interpersonal, educational, professional skills, in addition to parenting and programming for healthy child development. MMC’s housing programs are designed to promote sobriety with an emphasis on preparing residents for permanent, independent living. Staff works with our residents to build strength, aspiration, and willpower to make lasting changes.Mary’s Mercy Center (MMC) operates a transitional housing program for mothers with young children called Mary’s Haven. Mary’s Haven provides a structured environment that promotes recovery and the development of interpersonal, educational, professional skills, in addition to parenting and programming for healthy child development. MMC’s housing programs are designed to promote sobriety with an emphasis on preparing residents for permanent, independent living. Staff works with our residents to build strength, aspiration, and willpower to make lasting changes.