INFANT / TODDLER / PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Company: Mount Washington Preschoo
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Infant / Toddler / Preschool TeacherEMPLOYER: Mount
Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc.DEPARTMENT: Harry
Pregerson Child Care Center, Joy Picus Child Development Center,
Tiny DOTs Early Education CenterREPORTS TO: Site Supervisor,
Assistant Site SupervisorEFFECTIVE DATE: 03/11/2024SUMMARY: This
position is responsible for working to provide the children with an
enriched and stimulating environment that is well arranged,
inviting and orderly.DUTIES AND 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. If a true emergency occurs, call 911, and do the
appropriate CPR and/or First Aid until the paramedics arrive.
- Models positive behavior, attitude, and language for
children.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by
management.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: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.
- Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
- CPR Infant & Child Certification.
- First Aid Certification.
- Must have current immunization shots: including MMR, Tdap, TB
test, Influenza Shot or waiver.
- Must be up to date on all required training set forth by the
Community Care Licensing division of the Department of Social
Services.
- Computer skills required: Internet Software; Word Processing
Software (Word).
- Other skills required:
- 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.
- Must be able 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.
- Ability to understand and follow Center Director instructions
at all times. COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit
the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or
unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at
meetings and appointments on time.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer
situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer
feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and
assistance; Meets commitments.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management
direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an
alternate plan.
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect
and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the
value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds
a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments;
Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development
activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent
actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of
opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not
blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without
interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others'
ideas and tries new things.
- Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits
sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for
decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
Makes timely decisions.
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates
persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard
of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in
positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals
and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their
tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops
alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving
situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
topics.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts
well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration
regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for
own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for
ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve
performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports
potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials
properly.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and
welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and
group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's
efforts to succeed.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits
work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret
written information.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to stand.
- Frequently required to walk.
- Frequently required to sit.
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or
crawl.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- Continually required to taste or smell.
- Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or
infectious materials.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the
work environment is usually loud.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35
pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close
vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Additional remarks regarding work environment:
- Sitting on small furniture and the floor.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts
management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Compensation details: 18.5-23 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Mount Washington Preschoo, Los Angeles , INFANT / TODDLER / PRESCHOOL TEACHER, Education / Teaching , Los Angeles, California
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