Description

Job Summary

Teaching staff are responsible for planning and delivering high-quality educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting children’s social and emotional development, and ensuring children are supervised at all times in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.

 
Essential Functions
Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and children’s interests
Create, maintain, and enhance intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and experiences
Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members
Ensure children’s health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and adherence to safety and compliance standards
Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and foster creative, supportive workplaces
 
Work Environment Expectations
Demonstrate positive, respectful interactions with children and youth
Maintain safe emotional and physical learning environments
Ensure punctuality, regular attendance, and active engagement
Participate in both indoor and outdoor programming
Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age
Follow safety guidelines, report concerns, and remain calm during emergency or first-aid situations
 
Physical & Environmental Conditions
Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including safe weather conditions
Conduct visual safety inspections and implement preventative measures
Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities
Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Lift and carry materials up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance
Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varied surfaces
Adapt to children’s physical levels by sitting, kneeling, or squatting
Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required
 

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
Education

Education and permit requirements may vary by program and age group
One of the following is required:

24 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, plus required general education units, or
Associate degree or higher in ECE, Child Development, or a related field, or
Valid Teacher Permit or higher issued by the appropriate credentialing authority
Experience & Skills

Two years of experience in a group care or teaching environment with a consistent age group preferred
One year of experience supervising adults or equivalent coursework preferred
Strong classroom management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills
Effective organization, time management, and curriculum documentation abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team environment
Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred
Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs