Toddler Teacher - San Diego - The Rock Academy

Description

Toddler Teacher - Early Education Center (CA)

The Toddler Teacher in our Early Education Center strives daily to bring the love of Christ through nurturing toddlers and building strong relationships with families. The toddler teacher works diligently to model classic moral training for young toddler children, between the ages of 12-24 months, consistently giving them the spiritual, educational, social and emotional tools needed to grow in the knowledge of Christ. The incumbent participates with the director and other teachers in the planning, supervision, and implementation of an age appropriate curriculum that agrees with the school philosophy and includes the total development of the child in a loving Christian atmosphere. The toddler teacher is responsible for the needs of up to 4 toddlers, 8 toddlers per room with 2 teachers.

This is a full time, twelve month position and the toddler teacher operates in accordance with Rock Church & Academy policies, procedures and state licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children.

Professional Growth:

• Responsible for furthering one's growth and knowledge in Early Childhood Education by continuing education, readings, or attending workshops and seminars.

Job Skills:

• Read, write, spell, and communicate in English.
• Work productively, both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for MAC (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and provide excellent customer service.
• Administrative and operational duties appropriate to maintain quality preschool program.

Non-negotiables:

• Comply, and implement Title 22 state licensing regulations.
• Constant supervision of children at all times.
• Compliance with Title 22 teacher/child ratios at all times.
• Ensuring the health and safety of the children at all times.
• Respect and follow guidelines and leadership of administration.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for being in attendance on the designated and assigned days and hours.
• Responsible for respecting each toddler as an individual, making them feel important, and assessing their needs.
• Responsible for assuming an equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities as outlined for personnel for both inside the building and the playground.
• Responsible for communicating with personnel and working as a team to ensure the high quality of care given at the school.
• Responsible for being submissive to authority.
• Responsible for participating and attending meetings, curriculum planning and other school sponsored programs.
• Responsible for demonstrating professional attitudes and demeanor.
• Responsible for maintaining professional attitudes, confidentiality, and loyalty to the Rock Academy Preschool.

Professional Skills:

• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
• Highly service-oriented and creative with enthusiasm for the children and preschool.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude and appropriate dress.
• Possess the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability for the program continuity, especially in the director's absence.
• Fast learning and good problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated, and shows initiative.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with a diverse population of children and staff.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy and demanding environment.

Evaluation Procedures:

• A documented, verbal evaluation will be done whenever deemed necessary.
• A written self-evaluation will be done by the employee at the end of the year or sooner if deemed necessary.
• The evaluation will be discussed with the employee and the Director, signed and dated.
• A copy will be given to the employee and one will be put in the employee's personnel file.
• A written evaluation will be done by the Director at the end of the year or sooner if deemed necessary.
• The evaluation will be discussed with the employee and the Director, signed and dated.
• A copy will be given to the employee and one will be put in the employee's personnel file.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Spiritual:

• Has accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
• Regularly attend Rock church or church of like faith.
• Actively involved in church activities.
• Must believe that the Bible is God's Word and the standard for faith and daily living.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions that represents Jesus.
• Demonstrate Christ-centered behavior at all times by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity.
• Utilize the principles of Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15 to resolve differences of opinions with others.

Education & Experience:

• Must have one of the following:
• Bachelors of Science degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field. 12 completed unit minimum requirement: 3 units in each of the following: Child Development; Child, Family, and Community; Curriculum; Infant & Toddler.
• Completed a minimum of 15 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, along with at least one year experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care facility. Twelve of the 15 completed units in each of the following: Child Development; Child, Family, and Community; Curriculum; Infant & Toddler.
• An AA degree with at least 15 units being in the field of Early Childhood Education, along with at least one year experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care facility. Twelve of the 15 completed units in each of the following: Child Development; Child, Family, and Community; Curriculum; and Infant & Toddler.
• A valid Children's Center Permit issued by the California Commission for Teaching Preparation and Licensing, along with at least one year experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care facility.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.

Licensing & Rock Academy Personnel Requirements:

• All required state Department of Social Services Community Care licensing forms must be filled out and returned. These forms include:
• Health Screening report
• Personnel Record
• Proof of negative TB skin test
• Form 1-9
• Child Abuse Index Check
• Official College Transcripts
• Live Scan Fingerprinting - cleared Employee Rights
• Criminal Record

Comply with, and implement Title 22 state licensing regulations.

All Rock Church & Rock Academy personnel forms must be filled out and returned. These forms include:

• Signed acknowledgement of Rock Academy Statement of Faith
• Signed acknowledgement and adherence to Rock Church and Rock Academy policies, procedures, and employee handbook.

Pre-employment references & background check which includes:

• Social security verification
• Local, state, and federal criminal conviction record search
• National security database
• Sex offender registry

Health and Safety:

• Responsible for making daily health observations of the toddlers and reporting conditions needing attention.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of the toddlers through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, and proper set-up and of equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the toddlers diapering needs are taken care of in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that proper hygiene in regards to diapering, handwashing, sneezing, coughing, wiping faces, and eating is implemented.
• Responsible for documenting daily individual needs, strengths, interests, service plans, attendance, and meal counts for each toddler.
• Responsible for preparing meals according to instructions provided by parents.
• Responsible for following appropriate safety guidelines for the proper preparation and care of formula, breastmilk, toddler food, and bottles.
• Responsible for feeding toddlers in accordance to the Needs & Service Plans that the parent fills out which outlines the feeding & care schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring that all toys provided are clean and safe for toddlers to use.
• Responsible for filling out "Accident"