DEFINITION  
Under direction, this position performs a variety of duties and activities that support the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of children; collaborates in a team-oriented environment to design and deliver creative curriculum and programs; and performs related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Teacher is a journey-level classification in the Teacher series.  Incumbents are responsible for the full range of instructional duties associated with the teaching of children enrolled in the Early Childhood Center. This is a classification in the Teacher series and can be distinguished from the Teacher Associate, which is an entry-level classification, and the Lead Teacher classification, which is the advanced journey or lead level position. The Teacher is further distinguished from the Lead Teacher classification, in which the latter performs the most complex tasks and provides functional directions to staff while exercising independent judgment.

• Provides care and direct supervision of children, which may include sitting, squatting, kneeling, bending, lifting, and carrying children as needed.
• Assesses and understands the emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children to provide developmentally appropriate subject matters and experiences.
• Safely instructs, monitors, and participates in structured and free play activities. 
• Ensures that a clean, healthy, and safe environment is upheld during all classroom routines, including meals, toileting, and diapering.
• Develops, plans, reviews, and implements weekly activities to promote educational goals and objectives according to the curriculum.
• Identifies children with special needs (health, social, emotional, cognitive) and assumes responsibility for the implementation of Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Conducts developmental screenings, ongoing child observations, developmental assessments, and plans Individual Development Plans (IDP) for children enrolled in the program.
• Maintains communication with families through classroom newsletters and parent conferences to build strong family-school partnerships.
• Attends, participates, and coordinates staff meetings and professional trainings.  
• Encourages and maintains positive relationships with management, staff, partners, consultants, parents, and children. 
• Follows the California State Department of Education regulations when performing all duties and responsibilities.
• Follows all Community Care Licensing Regulations and ensures classrooms are Title 5 and Title 22 compliant.
• Coordinates and participates in parent meetings and conferences.  
• Plans and participates in community events and promotes the educational goals and objectives of the program.
• Promotes school readiness and English language development through various activities.

Education

A high school diploma or GED certificate.  

Twenty-four (24) units of Early Childhood Development.  Teachers must either have at the time of application or complete at least three units in infant and toddler courses within the probationary period.   Failure to complete these units successfully will result in release from probationary status. An Associate’s of Arts or a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.    

And

Experience

One year of relevant child development experience and supervision in a center-based setting. 

Licenses and Certifications

A Teacher Permit is required for this position and must be possessed by the candidate at the time of application. 

Must have the ability to meet the re-education provisions of the State Department of Education.  All necessary and required documentation must be current as required by the Department of Education, Community Care Licensing, and the City of Emeryville.