Infant-Toddler Teacher I

Job Summary

POSITION: Infant-Toddler Teacher 1
JOB CODE: EST2
OCCUPATIONAL GROUPING: Education
REPORTS TO: Education Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full Time/Full Year (12-Months)
SALARY GRADE: 31
HOURLY PAY RANGE: $26.56
LOCATION: Downey and Pico Rivera, CA

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 674 children and their families.

DEFINITION
Under general direction, this position facilitates safe and healthy learning environments and activities for young children under three (3) years of age. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate group and individualized activities and experiences to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development. Provides activities and experiences to develop school readiness skills aligned with children’s age and stage of development. For parents to increase their Organizes activities, monitors individual student progress, conducts student observations, completes daily education and attendance records, conducts parent teacher conferences, and provides guidance to parents to increase their knowledge, understanding of, skills and experience in their child’s growth and development.

(For additional information related to the position refer to the attached job posting)

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree from an institution of higher
Learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation and must possess a California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher, Must have completed
minimally 3 semester units (4.5 quarter) with a “C” or better in early childhood with a focus on Infant and Toddler
development with a total of six units within the first year of employment.

Experience:
At least two years of experience in a classroom or group setting with children under 5 years of age.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Resume; 2) Transcripts confirming degree and major; 3) Transcripts confirming a minimum of 3 units in infant-toddler development. (Note: The remaining 3 infant-toddler units to be completed within the 1st year of employment); 4) California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher; and 5) Certification of valid CPR and First Aid training for children and infants. (Note: Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process.)

2. Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.