"Lead Teacher, Child Development Center"

Lead Teacher, Child Development Center

The Lead Teacher provides a model classroom environment, maintain a high-quality program based on developmentally appropriate practices, and mentor and supervise student teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers.

Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles).

Start Date: Immediately

Applications Deadline: Open until filled

Position Hourly Rate Range: $21.74- $23.00

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum, and provide appropriate guidance for children in order to facilitate a safe, challenging and comfortable learning environment.
• Promotes open communication and trusting relationships with parents, while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating a sensitivity to cultural differences and diversity.
• Comply with community care licensing regulations and NAEYC Accreditation standards. Comply with the California Department of Education requirements including 'Desired Results' developmental profiles for children, parent/teacher conferences, environmental rating scales and participation in center self-study.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates student teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Engages in staff development opportunities to improve professional and personal skills (e.g.,Early Childhood Education or Child Development courses, workshops, conferences and visitsto other centers).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Solid working knowledge of current principles and practices in early childhood development and education.
• Good working knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
• Sufficient working knowledge of computers and software applications used by the Department.

Abilities and Skills:

• Effectively organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet established deadlines.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs of children and adults in a diverse child care community.
• Manage classroom efficiently by using appropriate child guidance techniques.
• Communicate effectively with adults and children, and work well as a team player.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Detail-oriented and flexible.
• Strong planning, organization and prioritization, interpersonal, oral/written communication, teaching/training, public relations and supervisory skills.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

Education:

• Child Development Teacher Permit required.
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field is required to be eligible for a Child Development Teacher Permit.

Experience:

• Two years of teaching experience with children under the age of five.
• TB and fingerprint clearance required upon employment

Additional Information:

To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194863