Teacher

Teacher

ECE Program

Felton Institute

Agency Overview

Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives. Our organization offers 50+ programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional age youth, as well as aging adults.

Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage the use of professional development, that staff can utilize throughout their career.

Brief Job Description

As a Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

You will also support to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children and facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals.

Manage and supervise all operations of an assigned ECE infant/toddler/preschool room according to established procedures, including 3 -5 regular staff, substitutes for regular staff, 1 foster grandparent, and 15–24 children, during periods of the when the Lead Teacher is not in the room: including either early or late shift, lunch break, prep time and meeting times.

During extended absences of the Lead Teacher including illness, vacation, or job vacancy, fulfills all the duties of that position.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and creative and inclusive environment for all children
• Greeting parents or guardians cordially and professionally and exchanges accurate information concerning the child’s needs and how his /her/ day has been daily.
• Providing a friendly and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff
• Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children birth to four, with emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
• Supervising children at play, setting limits, and helping children problem solve
• Facilitating each child's emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth
• Observing and documenting children's work and progress
• In conjunction with classroom staff, is responsible for completing DRDP-R assessments, other data relating to child’s development, observations, and any other relevant documentation
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with classroom staff to ensure the best quality program and services.
• Support classroom staff in creating an exciting and enriched environment connected to curriculum and quality learning experiences
• Sharing information within one's own team and across the centers within the region.
• Demonstrating sensitivity and empathy towards others; open to new ways of thinking and working while learning from your experiences.
• Setting priorities for tasks in order of importance

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 50 days of 3+hours/day work experience within 4 years
• AA degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field of study preferred OR 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) Units, including core courses (child/human growth and development; child/family/community and curriculum) and at least 3 units in administration and supervision of childcare development programs
• Must be willing to continue educational growth to obtain minimum qualifications of a Child Development Teacher’s Permit and to continue educational growth towards a bachelor's degree.
• Must hold or be eligible for State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Associate Teacher Permit or above.
• Upon hire, must be able to pass a physical exam and TB screening, to meet Title 22 regulations as required
• Upon hire, must pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index clearance as required by licensing
• Must complete all required licensing forms, including LIC 9052
• Mandated Reporting training required and renewed every two years
• Current certification for Pediatric First Aid/CPR is encouraged
• Professional ethics of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment.
• Must be able to lift 25-40 lbs. (may include lifting children or equipment)
• Must be able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, lower and raise self from floor during classroom activities and to use both hands to grasp securely on a consistent basis
• Must be able to move quickly in an emergency situation
• Knowledge and experience in working with children with special needs
• Knowledge of low-income and homeless issues for children and families preferred
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of the children and families being served
• Ability to relate to children and adults in a positive, respectful manner
• Ability to supervise/work with a staff of varying educational and experiential backgrounds with sensitive leadership, maturity, and stability
• Ability to independently understand, speak, read and write English adequate to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
• Ability to work independently under broad supervision
• Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude
• People of diverse backgrounds and/or who are bi-lingual in Spanish/English, Cantonese/English, encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Onsite

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$30.25-$32.80 per hour (DOE)

Benefits (subject to election and eligibility): Fully-Paid Medical and Dental Plans; Health Reimbursement Card, Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time), 403B with company match.

This position is union-represented by SEIU Local 1021 and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Applying Instruction

Candidates should apply for the position at our career page “careers.felton.org” OR directly email resumes to “jobs@felton.org”.

IMP NOTE: Job responsibilities are subject to change according to program requirements.