Preschool Lead Mentor Teacher - East County - Children's Choice Academy

Children's Choice is a well-established Preschool with locations throughout San Diego County. We are looking for an experienced and caring Preschool Lead Mentor Teacher to oversee the classroom curriculum program following company guidelines and supporting its core values.

The ideal candidate is passionate, patient, has excellent communication skills and is comfortable interacting with parents by addressing any of their concerns. Reports to the Center Director or the Assistant Director in her absence.

Responsibilities:

• Early Childhood Educator: instruct preschool-aged children by following company selected curriculum (Zoo-phonics; training will be provided)
• Create weekly lesson plans that correlate with themes.
• Act as a mentor to new hires, assistant teachers and aides by modeling, coaching, instructing, collaborating, encouraging, and providing guidance and support.
• Designate time to meet with new teachers, shows them the school, and explains policies and procedures.
• Meet with Curriculum Director and/or Teacher Advocate monthly for training/staff development.
• Keep the classroom clean, neat, and structured following company policies and standards of care; classroom materials are organized and labeled.
• Conform with all licensing rules, company policies & procedures and values, consult with the Director when unsure.
• Ensure children are always supervised in all spaces both inside and outside.
• Learn software applications and use it according to company standards.

Qualifications:

• At least 12 Early Childhood Education units. Must include a) Early Child Development, b) Child, Family & Community, c) Child Health & Safety, and any other CD class, e.g. Infant & Toddler Development (preferred), Program & Curriculum, etc.
• At least 2-5 years' experience as a preschool teacher in a center-based program.
• Clear DSS Background check.
• Current Mandated Reporter Certificate.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Proficient in English, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Able to work occasional overtime and attend after-hours staff meetings and training courses.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; able to sit on the floor, stand for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, and squatting.