*REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:*

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\*$1,000 sign on Bonus - $500 upon completing your three months introductory period and $500 after completing 6 months. Previous or current employees are ineligible. * An Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Permit is required * Knowledge of implementation of child care programs * Knowledge of the needs of children from low income and ethnically diverse backgrounds * Knowledge of procedures in a child care setting * Knowledge of principles of Early Childhood nutrition * Knowledge of child abuse reporting laws * Ability to work as a team member * Ability to work with minimum supervision * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative workplace relationships * Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with people of diverse backgrounds and interests * Ability to evacuate children in a safe manner during an emergency and be able to lift up to 50 pounds * Qualify for CPR Certificate and First Aid * Must pass State Criminal Record clearance * Must show proof of a negative TB test within the last 60 days * Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required * Willingness to work variable hours/shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for the operation of all classroom and playground activities. * Maintaining the health and safety of the classroom and playground environment. * Responsible for the implementation of a bilingual, multicultural curriculum, which includes health and nutrition; special events; and the motor, cognitive, social and affective skills. * Maintain required records and documents as required by the State Department of Education, Community Care Licensing and the Child & Adult Care Food Program. * Conduct daily health screening of children. * Assessing and meeting the individual needs of each child. * Distribute medication as prescribed by physician. * Follow up on any special needs of each child in the program. * Establish effective communication with parents to facilitate a sense of partnership * Provide parents with information on their child’s development and on educational and community resources, discipline and parent service activities as needed and when conducting parent conferences at least twice a year. * Generate parent involvement in all aspects of the program. * Maintain a flow of communication with other staff to foster program efficiency and effectiveness. * Attend meetings and training as required. * Perform CPR and First Aid if necessary * Respond and take charge in an emergency: evacuate children in a safe manner, check the building and provide other emergency services as needed until help arrives. * Participate in the evaluation process for staff and program * Maintain confidentiality as required by law and CANV policies. * Comply with established CANV procedures. * Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday

Education: * Associate (Required)

Experience: * Childcare/preschool: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: * CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (Required)

Work Location: In person