INFANT / TODDLER / PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Mount Washington Preschoo - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher at Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center is responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 30 months. This role involves collaborating with co-teachers to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensuring compliance with state licensing codes and NAEYC standards, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children. The teacher will document children's developmental growth and engage with parents through conferences, while also modeling positive behavior and caregiving practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with co-teachers in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assumes responsibility of the classroom for children 0 to 30 months.
• Assists with the caring and nurturing practicing responsive caregiving.
• Supports the Supervisor in maintaining a high-quality program that adheres to state licensing codes and NAEYC standards.
• Maintains a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment.
• Documents children's developmental growth with developmental portfolio which includes assessments, observations, and reports.
• Performs periodic parent conferences to discuss children's developmental growth, needs and concerns.
• Models positive behavior, attitude, appropriate caregiving and language for children and employees.
• Attends all classroom and center meetings, as well as training workshops.
• Changes diapers and clothing as needed.
• Assists with other duties as needed by the Supervisor.
• Performs daily classroom operations including setting up activities, transitions, and clean-up.
• Administers first aid to ill or injured children when necessary.
• Models positive behavior, attitude, and language for children.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Working toward an AA, BA or MA in Early Childhood Development, Human Development or related field.
• 24 units in child development and 3 Infant/Toddler units.
• CPR Infant & Child Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Current immunization shots including MMR, Tdap, TB test, Influenza Shot or waiver.
• Up to date on all required training set forth by the Community Care Licensing division of the Department of Social Services.
• Strong knowledge of child development theory and experience with current developmentally appropriate play-based child early childhood practices.
• 1-year experience working with children or 6 months working in an infant room.
• Experience in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum for young children.
• Experience in documenting children's developmental growth with developmental portfolio which includes assessments, observations and reports.
• Knowledge of Community Care Licensing Title 22 and NAEYC criteria and regulations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to be understood by young children, parents, employees, and professionals affiliated with MWPCCC.
• Ability to follow the hand-washing and diapering procedures set by MWPCCC.
• Demonstrate the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees in a positive, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to solve conflicts among children, parents, and employees in an effective and professional manner.
• Must understand and have the ability to implement a responsive and attachment approach when working with infants and toddlers.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $18.5 - $23 per hour.