Preschool Teacher

Company: Chicanos Por La Causa
Location: Yuma
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Yuma, AZ$3,000.00 Sign on Bonus with 2yr AgreementEffective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully Vaccinated at the time of hire, are expected to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, weekly COVID-19 testing at their expense, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.POSITION SUMMARYThe Preschool Teacher is responsible to promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success and life success as it relates to this position. To provide high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children age 3-5 in a center based classroom in the CPLC ECD Program. Work as part of a center based inter-disciplinary team to support the child in all areas of development while providing education, disabilities, health and social service support to families. Abide by all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Head Start Act, Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Child Care Licensing, Office of Head Start Initiatives and ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMinimum education qualifications (one of the listed below):A. An Associate's degree in Early Childhood EducationB. A Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (ECE) or coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education in a related fieldMinimum experience:Six-month experience in teaching preschool aged children Preferred qualifications:1. Baccalaureate or advanced major in ECE or a related degree to early childhood education and experience teaching preschool age children.2. Internal Candidate with AA in ECE or a related degree to early childhood education and experience teaching preschool age children.3. Bilingual Spanish/English 4. Experience working with culturally diverse and low-income familiesNOTE: Education obtained outside of the United States of America (USA) and from another country must be evaluated from an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education standards. Complete job description attached.

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