Sunshine Preschool Teacher

CEID is a non-profit organization recognized as a unique best practices site that focuses on communication and family-oriented support promoting learning and growth for young children aged 0-5 years old. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a collaborative cross disciplinary team to share progressive professional expertise and knowledge that provides a strong foundation for students, family and staff alike. For more information about CEID please check out www.ceid.org

Sunshine Preschool and Childcare program, a Community Childcare Licensed program, provides an inclusive setting where children from 2 to 5 years build their strengthen their pre-academic, social, emotional, and language skills under the guidance of trained Early Education staff. Sunshine Preschool is one of three classrooms on our campus that provides a play-based early education opportunity for typically developing students.

We are seeking a passionate and energetic Preschool/Childcare Teacher to inspire young learners and foster a nurturing, engaging classroom environment. In this role, you will support the lead teacher in creating classroom activities and appropriate age curricula, and support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. You will also participate in weekly teacher team meetings with other campus teachers and participate in regular staff meetings as needed. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working within a dynamic team dedicated to early childhood excellence.

The teacher will help supervise a class of up to 15 children, ranging in age from 2 years to 5 years alongside a Lead Teacher, and a Teacher's assistant.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday at an 8.5-hour shift (to include a meal break).

• Support daily classroom activities, ensuring they are engaging, educational, and aligned with developmental milestones.
• Support the Lead Teacher in creating and implement comprehensive lesson plans that addresses all areas of child development in a friendly, play-based approach.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively through positive behavior management strategies to promote a respectful and nurturing environment.
• Foster open communication with parents and guardians about their child's development, milestones, and any concerns.
• Maintain a clean classroom, including the adjoining bathroom; and assist with toileting or diapering needs.
• Ensure compliance with childcare licensing regulations and uphold standards of child welfare and safety at all times.

• 12 semester units of early childhood education minimum (or currently enrolled)
• Experience with 2 year olds and/or Mixed Age groups
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse populations and in supporting cultural competency
• Knowledge of child development and play based curriculum
• Direct and clear communication skills appropriate for varying situations and audiences
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and monitor individual needs of children
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate (or ability to obtain with 3 months of hire)
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience and training in the areas of early childhood development, parent engagement
• Sign Language and/or Spanish Fluency
• Ability to provide guidance to, and partner with families, and colleagues

Wages based on qualifications and experience, range of $23-26/hour.

Position is full time, benefit package includes health insurance at 99% coverage for a Kaiser HMO GOLD B Plan, and dental insurance at 90% coverage for an Ameritas 3500 Plan, accrual of paid sick and vacation time off, holiday pay and 2 personal days annually.

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter describing their qualifications and their interest in the position to CEID, via email to anna@ceid.org.