Early Childhood Educator

Minimum Qualifications:
● At least 18 years of age
● Minimum of 12 units in ECE including 3 units in infant/toddler development

Preferred Qualifications:
● AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Education
● Teaching experience in a licensed childcare program
● Current First Aid & CPR certification
● Knowledge of Title 22

Job Purpose:
Provide a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment where children have the opportunity to develop spiritually, physically, cognitively, academically, personally, and socially. The success of their growth will be through thoughtfully planned, playful learning and developmentally appropriate activities designed to help foster a lifelong love of learning. Respect and support families in their efforts to raise their children to become well-rounded individuals.

Essential Duties or Tasks:
● Always maintain a ratio of 1 teacher per 12 (or less) children
● Supervise children at all times by sight and sound
● Operate the classroom in compliance with California Community Care Licensing (Title 22)
standards
● Develop warm and nurturing relationships with all children and parents
● Observe children closely enough to be aware of any changes in health or behavior
● Enforce all safety rules of the center according to the policy manual; understand and
implement, as needed, emergency procedures for fire, earthquake, medical, first aid, CPR, etc.
● Promote good hygiene through appropriate hand washing, diapering, and sanitation
techniques
● Plan, prepare, and implement weekly lesson plans with activities that are both age and
individually appropriate using CrossRoads curriculum as its foundation
● Promote language development through storytelling, music, conversation, and pretend play
● Organize a classroom that is conducive to appropriate behavior and learning for the age of the children in the class
● Provide a calm, pleasant, interactive experience for the children during all snacks and meals

● Provide regular, ongoing, positive communication with parents, according to the expectations
for the age group including, but not limited to, daily or weekly written and verbal reports
● Develop detailed and neat records with appropriate grammar and punctuation of accidents or incidents on our Accident/Incident forms. Provide the original copy to the Administrator, and place the carbon copy in the child’s file
● Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and attractive classroom environment. Quickly wipe up spills and avoid accidents
● Attend all staff meetings, CrossRoads events, and in-house training both during and after
regular center hours as required
● Attend additional workshops as available
● Assist in training student teachers, substitutes, floaters, volunteers, or others who may be
permanently or temporarily assigned to the classroom
● Be familiar with and adhere to all policies set forth in the Parent Handbook and the Personnel/Policies Handbook

Other Duties and Tasks:
● Contribute to the center’s general appearance and condition; notify the Administrator of any facility problems
● Notify the Administrator when supplies are low or toys or materials are broken
● Arrive at work on time with minimal absences
● Answer the telephone in a pleasant, professional manner. Take a message when necessary.
● Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
● Safely lift small children up to thirty pounds if deemed necessary
● Bend, stoop, and kneel to children’s level
● Sit on the floor and child-sized chairs
● Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance and peripheral vision.
● Stand for extended periods of time
● Withstand periods of time in the sun and heat outside; conversely, periods of time in the
cooler weather and wind