Teacher (Child Development Center)

**POSITION SUMMARY** Davis Street is seeking a Teacher to provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the Child Development Center. Under general supervision, this position helps implement age\-appropriate curriculum, maintains a safe and supportive classroom environment, builds positive relationships with children and families, and supports each child’s learning and development. * **Teacher Permit required.** * **Full\-time @ 37\.5 Hours/week with excellent company paid benefits!** * **Schedule: Monday\-Friday, 10:00AM \- 6:00PM** * **Newly opened State Subsidized CCTR Preschool Center** **DAVIS STREET BENEFITS AND PERKS** * Mission\-driven company culture. * 100% paid employee premium for Kaiser, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans. * 403(b) Retirement plans with matching contributions. * Paid Time Off for vacation and illness. * 12 Paid Holidays PLUS an additional paid birthday holiday. * Employee Discount Program. * And more! **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Assist with planning, adapting, and scheduling age\-appropriate curriculum and activities to support children’s cognitive skills, abilities, and development. * Provide care and supervision to children while serving as a positive adult role model. * Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment and ensure health and safety standards are followed. * Record daily observations of children’s behavior and activities. * Monitor behavioral patterns, complete developmental assessments, and adapt the learning environment to meet individual children’s needs. * Schedule and participate in parent conferences to discuss children’s development, progress, and concerns. * Work with the Lead Teacher and families to develop learning and development strategies as needed. * Maintain current knowledge of child development and classroom best practices. * Complete 21 hours of professional development annually. * Stay current with annual mandatory Licensing and Food Program trainings, including civil rights training. * Perform other duties as assigned. **REQUIREMENTS** * Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. * One year of teaching experience preferred. * Pediatric CPR / First Aid certification. * Knowledge of child development and ability to implement age\-appropriate curriculum and activities. * Ability to implement a program based on sound child development principles and Davis Street’s goals and expectations. * Ability to interact positively with children and act as an appropriate adult role model. * Ability to meet Title 22 and Title 5 regulations. * Must complete Live Scan background check and fingerprint clearance. * Must meet Licensing requirements for immunization records, TB test, and physician’s report. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** * Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting children or heavy items up to 50 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing, and walking. * Must be able to work safely in an environment that may include biological conditions such as bodily fluids, waste, germs, childhood illnesses, and diseases. Pay: $25\.00 \- $26\.50 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person