JobTrain is seeking a preschool teacher (either Entry Teacher or Teacher, see below) to complement the current team of preschool teachers and site supervisors. This team of professionals is responsible for overseeing the classroom environment and teaching children, including, but not limited to, instruction, evaluation, and parent conferences regarding each child's development and progression. The team serves up to 24 diverse children and uses a Play-based Learning Curriculum in an active, team-oriented classroom setting.

Our onsite work schedule is: Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm

About JOBTRAIN

JobTrain is a non-profit organization that operates in Silicon Valley, helping those who are in need to overcome poverty and unemployment by providing them with training and education to build successful careers in high-demand fields. The organization is expanding regionally to reach more people, and has set an ambitious mission to help people achieve "full economic mobility" through career advancement programming.

Based upon interest, experience and qualifications, we may fill this role as an Entry Teacher or Teacher role. Please indicate your interest in the Cover Letter section.

Qualifications

Education/Certification
- At least 12 semester units of ECE or Child Development, including the 4 core classes
- A current and valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with the appropriate age-level endorsement issued by the CDA National Credentialing Program of the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition
- Current CPR / First Aid certificate
- Current Mandated Reporter certificate (conducted every 2 years)
- Proof of COVID vaccination required (subject to applicable law)
- Proof of negative TB test within the past 12 months
- Proof of annual Food Safety Training

Experience
- Entry Teacher: At least six months of on-the-job training and/or work experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.
- Teacher: 2 or more years work experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.

Required Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Job Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local legislation and policies related to childcare, safety and public health; knowledge of Title V requirements, DRDP 2015 and ECERS is preferred. Knowledge of food safety requirements.
Planning and Organization: Ability to plan and organize age-appropriate curriculum.
Interpersonal Skills / Communications: Demonstrated passion for connecting with and caring for children; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to interact effectively with children and fellow CDC team members; bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
Dependability: Ability to show up for work on time consistently; follow procedures, maintain accurate logs, and perform duties in a timely manner as needed.
Flexibility / Initiative: Ability to be professional and flexible to respond to changing needs, and take initiative when needed.
Physical: Ability to independently lift a child weighing up to 50 lbs. in an emergency; ability to squat, kneel, sit, stand, walk around, interact and intervene at the children's level.
Computer Skills: Prefer basic knowledge of Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other technology and applications necessary to perform the job.

responsibilities and tasks

Instruction:
- Plans and implements individual and group activities to stimulate growth and development of children’s language, social-emotional, and motor skills, such as learning to follow basic 2-3 step instructions, supporting healthy interactions with others, and developing physical skills through hands-on-learning/play.
- Develops and carries out lesson plans that are consistent with classroom goals and objectives, based on the California Preschool Curriculum Framework standards.
- Utilizes opportunities to create meaningful teaching moments through adult-child interactions as approved by JobTrain and CLASS standards, including one-on-one, small group, and large group interactions.
- Guides and supports children in learning activities.
- Participates in the classroom preparation, daily setup and cleanup and creates an environment for social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Health and Safety:
- Develops and maintains an environment to ensure the health and safety of all children in accordance with childcare licensing requirements, such as daily checks of equipment for good repair.
- Participates in the classroom preparation and setup/cleanup, maintaining a regular cleaning and sanitation routine, and regularly rotating classroom materials based on monthly themes.
- Assists children with physical needs.
- Participates in nap and meal setup and cleanup as needed in accordance with the required safety standards and regulations.
- Prepares for and participates in safety drills (fire drills, emergency evacuation, etc.) with children to meet CA requirements.
Communication:
- Creates and maintains individual accurate records on children’s developmental progress via Desired Results Development Profiles (DRDP: familiar observations with written detailed observations, work samples, and pictures).
- Conducts parent / teacher conferences based on DRDP assessments of children’s development at least two times per school year.
- Maintains additional documentation, such as: daily attendance, safety checklists, monthly fire and disaster drills, food preparation / meal counts, ad hoc documentation needed for other reporting and other paperwork as needed.

salary and benefits

Entry Teacher - $25, Teacher - $27
JobTrain offers a benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, paid time off, retirement program employer match, long-term disability, and life insurance.