*POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher*

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

*REPORTS TO: *Early Childhood Education Director

*STATUS*: Full-Time

*PAY RATE: * $23.00-$24.50/hrbased on education & experience

*Families Forward Learning Center’s* (FFLC) mission is to prepare families living in isolation and insecurity to succeed in school and in life through two-generation learning programs. To fulfill our mission, we provide free social services and educational programs to low-income, at-risk families with children ages 0-5. In all programs, parents and children are on-site, engaged in an individualized curriculum. Our programs successfully increase literacy levels, educational outcomes and the emotional well-being of both generations.

*Position Overview*

The Preschool Teacher, working under the supervision of the Education Director, will facilitate children’s learning in a developmentally and culturally appropriate program. Working in a team-teaching environment, the preschool teacher will have the following responsibilities.

* Plan, prepare and implement a developmentally and culturally appropriate experience using an emergent hands-on curriculum * Provide group and individualized experiences within each developmental area, including the integration of children’s IEP goals and accommodations * Assume responsibility for creating and maintaining indoor and outdoor activities and routines which: * Are safe and secure * Prevent accidents and illness * Encourage play and exploration * Promote problem solving and learning * Are developmentally appropriate * Promote growth in all developmental areas * Reflect children’s differing learning styles * Complete DRDPs and other assessment tools as needed in the program * Knowledge and experience with CLASS and ECERS * Maintain children’s portfolios by collecting and organizing material evidence of each child’s development throughout the year * Complete bi-annual parent teacher conferences * Complete a minimum number of annual professional development hours * Maintain active permit status * Create a nurturing, responsive and secure environment that responds to the needs and interests of each individual child * Follow Families Forward and California Department of Education policies and procedures * Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff members to create a positive and productive work environment * Build trusting relationships with parents in a supportive manner with open-communication * Support parents when they volunteer in the children’s program * Attend required meetings including monthly staff development days * Carry out the mission, vision and values of Families Forward * Perform other duties as assigned

*Qualifications*

* Minimum AA degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or similar field with at least 24 units in Early Childhood Education * BA preferred in Early Childhood/Child Development/Human Development or related field * Teacher Permit * Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with children 0-5 * Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds * Value and respect for a team teaching setting

*Requirements *

* Be able to lift 30 lbs. * Be able to walk, squat/kneel, push/pull, twist, turn, bend and sit on floor * TB test, physical, first aid/CPR * Mandated Reporter * TDAP and MMR vaccinations

*Benefits *

* This is a full-time (40 hour/week, 12 months/year) non-exempt position (8am-5pm) * Medical and dental plan * Retirement 403(b) Plan * Vacation, sick, and paid holidays * One week paid holiday in December * Permit upgrades or renewals paid by Families Forward * Professional development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance

Work Location: In person