Teacher

DESERT PRE-SCHOOL ACADEMY

Teacher

Indio, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Teacher will include but not limited to the following:

    ● Monitor students and maintain adequate supervision at all times

    ● Implement the use of curriculum and plan/develop age-appropriate individualized activities to meet student's unique needs and developmental levels including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development

    ● Ensure preparation and service of meals comply with program qualities and standards

    ● Ensure classroom and outdoor environment is always maintained and safe following program compliance and best practices

    ● Monthly submission of lesson plans and activities for each week of care

    ● Adhere to program policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies and procedures

    ● Conduct monthly emergency procedures as outlined in policies and procedures to ensure staff and students are familiar with protocols and evacuation routes

    ● Implement daily activities including but not limited to, singing songs, playing games, and reading books to the children to enhance their developmental levels

    ● Establish and maintain daily classroom routines and follow daily classroom schedule to the best of your ability

    ● Provide students with quality interactions as modeled in the standards set by the CLASS tool

    ● Effective and appropriate communication with children, staff and families daily including but not limited to greeting parents at pick up and drop off

    ● Ensure and maintain daily collection of the DRDP Anecdotal Notes, and inputting daily entries into Learning Genie platform including but not limited to Anecdotal notes, photos and communication to families

    ● Meet agency deadlines for DRDP’s, ERS and ASQ’s in compliance with program requirements

    ● Provide a positive and inclusive environment for students of all needs including the implementation of IEP, IFSP and/or behavior support plan goals.

    ● Conduct Parent Teacher conferences for all students at least twice a year, student orientations upon enrollment, and keep parents informed of program expectations regarding program activities and their child’s progress

    ● Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records to ensure timely submission

    ● Discuss identified problems and needs with your direct supervisor

    ● Additional duties as assigned for program needs and compliance

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    ● Education: Must have and possess Associate Teacher Permit or higher. Must have completed a minimum of 12 core Early Childhood Education (ECE) / Child Development (CDE) college units. along with completion of High School diploma.

    ● Infant Teacher must have completed a minimum of (6) infant/toddler units in ECE or CDE.

    ● Experience: Previous teaching experience or experience working with children

    ● Personal Qualities: Need to be friendly and inviting. Need to adapt easily and enjoy learning. Open to constructive feedback that enhances the organization.

    ● TB Clearance (every four years)/Physical (once upon hire)

    ● Fingerprinting Clearance by FBI, DOJ, Child Abuse Index and these criminal records are required for employment

    ● Vaccines( TDAP every 10 years and MMR)

    ● Flu Shot annually

    ● CPR/ First Aid Certification (every two years)

    ● Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207 every two years)

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    ● Ability to work in a classroom setting

    ● Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and management

    ● Ability to carry and lift up to 40 lbs.

    ● Ability to sit for long periods of time

    ● Ability to bend, lift,and carry

    ● Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions

    ● Ability to supervise numerous children at once, while ensuring safety as a priority

    ● Ability to be prepared for accidents and emergency drills at any time