Part Time Daycare Teacher

Description

What if I told you it is possible to find a Company that lives to educate, inspires and empowers others while creating a family atmosphere that truly appreciates and respects their team? Would you apply? What if I threw in strong Company values, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity for you to make a tangible impact and feel appreciated?

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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of Westcliff’s core values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

The Daycare Teacher functions to assist the school with developing and implementing a program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and academic development of the whole child. The Daycare Teacher will supervise and engage with students on a daily basis.

Job Requirements:

All duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

The Daycare Teacher keeps order in the classroom. They scan the classroom constantly and is proactive.

• Greet children upon arrival to the classroom and assist them with hand washing and toileting if needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem, self- discipline, and normalization.
• Assist in implementing the daily schedule and remain flexible about assignments.
• Supervise outdoor playtime.
• Supervise the lunch and nap times as requested and assist the child in toileting throughout the day.
• Sanitize the nap cots and classroom materials daily.
• Be familiar with all emergency plans and assist in monthly drills.
• Dress and act professional while always using a calm voice in the classroom. Model good manners.
• Clean out the cubbies every Friday and organize the classroom for the next week.
• Check the sign in out sheets daily for complete signatures.
• Prepare and supervise snack time,
• Attend and participate in meeting and service trainings.
• Always be alert for safety and/or health hazards inside and outside.
• Greet parents and pick up time but do not engage in talking when supervising the children.
• Assist orienting substitute teachers in the absence of other teachers

Schedule:

7:30am-12:30pm or 1:30pm-6:30pm Monday through Friday

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma and proficiency in English. AA (Associates of Arts) degree with an ECE (Early Childhood Education) major is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units a MUST
• One year experience working in a school preferred
• An eagerness to learn the Montessori, Reggio and Nature Based methods is necessary.
• All the California State requirements to work as a Daycare teacher in a preschool must be met before hire date including current CPR, medical and criminal record clearance, immunizations, and required forms.

Equity Eligible:

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for hiring in US is $17-$18/hr.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may