Preschool Teacher-Part Time
Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA: Non-exempt
FTE: 0.63
Location: Thousand Oaks
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Director of Preschool, plan and
implement a developmentally appropriate educational program in
accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
Representative Duties:
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate educational
program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the
school; create, maintain and organize age-appropriate learning
materials; modify the program as needed for children with special
interests, handicaps, special talents and individual style and pace
for learning. E
Assist children with obtaining goals, gaining self-confidence
and learning to be independent; encourage children to share
experiences, to interact with other children and to find solutions
to resolve problems. E
Observe and evaluate children to provide for their individual
and group needs; communicate with the Director regarding children;
communicate daily with other teachers to maintain consistency for
children. E
Observe and facilitate children's development and growth by
meeting the changing needs of each child; assist children at nap
time, feeding time, diapering, toileting, and related needs as
necessary; prepare and provide meals and snacks. E
Supervise/Instruct/Observe children on the playground and in
the classroom; oversee children's activities and ensure proper care
and safety of children. E
Attend and participate in staff meetings; evaluate program
progress, goals and objectives; discuss issues and progress of
children, curriculum and related matters. E
Communicate with parents orally and in writing; make home
visits if assigned; conduct parent/teacher conferences; participate
in other parent-related activities as requested. E
Prepare information for parents regarding students and the
schools philosophy and practices. E
Provide for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor and
learning environment of the classroom; assist in maintaining
equipment, supplies and materials; ensure a clean, healthy
environment according to established procedures. E
Participate in professional growth activities, including
attendance at workshops, training sessions, conferences, and
courses, and reading journals and other materials. E
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others. E
Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young
Children's Code of Professional Ethics. E
Perform related duties as assigned. E
Knowledge Of:
- California State Licensing policies (Title 22)
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Child growth and development
- Instructional/Intentional teaching methods and techniques as
well as classroom procedures for children under six years of
age.
- Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
- Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
- Health and safety regulations
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Ability To:
- Train and provide work direction to student
assistants/interns/mentees as assigned.
- Serve as a mentor teacher to new teachers when hired.
- Perform additional/related duties as assigned.
- Participate in professional growth activities.
- Assist in maintaining the physical environment of the school,
indoors and outdoors.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Correct use
of English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation and
vocabulary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: 12 units or more in Early Childhood
classes and one year of experience teaching preschool-aged
children.
Preferred Qualifications:
Infant and Toddler experience.
Obtained or willing to obtain Child Development Permit and Outdoor
Classroom Specialist Certificate
Licenses and Other Requirements:
CA Drivers license
Obtained or able to obtain Fingerprint clearance through CA State
Licensing
Physical Abilities:
Seeing to monitor classroom activities and student behavior;
hearing and speaking to exchange information; walking; bending at
the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students; pushing or
pulling play equipment; lifting moderately heavy children and play
equipment; repetitive large motor and fine motor movements and
lifting/carrying/holding children.
Working Environment:
Classroom and playground environment
Hiring Range 21.76
Posting Number: Staff005422022
Open Date: 07/24/2026
Close Date: 08/30/2026
Application Procedure/Special Instructions
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13534
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's
policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.
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