About the position
We are seeking a Part-Time Preschool Substitute Teacher for our Kids & Company Child Development Center, which is dedicated to giving early learners the tools they need to grow. Created for our associates' children more than 30 years ago, Kids & Company is a full-day program with a Nature Explore® classroom and a wonderful team. In this role, you will implement and follow a daily classroom schedule and instruction plan based on our own outstanding curriculum. The position requires someone who can create and maintain a positive learning environment. Applicants should be experienced, highly motivated teachers who love guiding children's discovery of the world around them. This position offers a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week to ensure consistent work hours for our team members. This position is located on-site at our Carson, CA, headquarters. A day in the office looks like this: Implementing center curriculum while supporting child care safety and quality guidelines, developing strategies to encourage children's positive behavior, supporting fellow teachers with various center tasks and duties, and maintaining center facilities to support program quality.
Responsibilities
- Implementing center curriculum while supporting child care safety and quality guidelines.
- Developing strategies to encourage children's positive behavior.
- Supporting fellow teachers with various center tasks and duties.
- Maintaining center facilities to support program quality.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Child Development/Early Childhood required, with at least 12 ECE units completed.
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training (Certificate of Completion).
- Minimum 1 year of classroom experience.
- Current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification required.
- Knowledge in all aspects of child development, creative classroom environments and best practices.
- Nurturing, compassionate and enthusiastic personality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to provide care for infants/pre-k age levels as needed.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $16-$18.50.
- Exceptional training and support, and all the resources you need to be successful.
- Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter.
- Casual dress policy.
