Early Childhood Educator

Loma Linda Academy Children’s Center provides Seventh-day Adventist principles and safe nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
Our mission is “Play to Learn.
Discover God’s love.
Grow Together.
” We are recruiting full time Preschool Teachers able to promote children’s socio-emotional development, spiritual and mental health, and prepare them for school readiness.
A preschool teacher must have great love and patience for children, and understand the science behind "play to learn" curriculum.
The ideal teacher will have the ability to anticipate a child’s needs, and be a self-starter.
*Responsibilities* * Develop an age appropriate and creative lesson plan, including daily worship; * Employ a variety of educational techniques and use age appropriate solving problems skills with all children in the classroom.
* Assist each child in improving their social competencies and building self-esteem; * Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities.
* Be able to supervise children while engaging in intentional teaching and play activities.
* Ability to recognize and record significant individual and group behavior; * Track children’s progress and report their growth to parents.
* Establish a professional relationship with parents and engage them in the center’s activities.
* Collaborate with the teaching team, and Director.
* Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inviting classroom environment including caring for, servicing, and replacing classroom material equipment and supplies to maximize the growth and development of every child.
* Participate in professional learning activities and staff meetings.
*Requirements and skills* * Proven experience with preschool age children.
* Minimum of 12 core Early Childhood units.
* Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
* Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms – Title 22 licensing regulations.
* Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen.
* Excellent communication and instructional skills.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with infants and preschool students, parents and staff.
* Maintain confidentiality of information.
* Reliable transportation *Job Type: Full-time* *Pay: $16.
00 - $22.
32 per hour* *Benefits:* * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance *Schedule:* * 8-hour shift * Monday to Friday *Physical Requirements and Conditions of Employment* · Ability to lift small children and other objects up to 50 pounds.
· Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test.
· Applicants that hold a temporary permit must obtain a qualifying permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) within six (6) months or be terminated.
*COVID-19 considerations:* The center implements COVID-19 precautions for all children in attendance through regular cleaning and strict sick policies.
*Ability to commute/relocate:* * Loma Linda, CA 92354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) *License/Certification:* * First Aid/ CPR Certification (Preferred) * Driver's License (Preferred) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.
00 - $22.
32 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Have you taken the infant/toddler class? License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) * Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person