Preschool Teacher

Overview: p style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongspan style="color: #242424;"Learn Academy Redwood City (formerly known as Creative Learning Center Preschool) is looking for a Full-Time Toddler Teacher to join our team in Redwood City, CA!/span/strong/span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #242424;" /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #242424;"At CLC Preschool, our unique, inclusive play-based program focuses mainly on the development of our students. This builds confidence, creativity, and a love for school while kids learn in an age-appropriate approach. Our teachers facilitate learning while children play and explore. We also offer an inclusive program for eligible pre-school students on the Autism spectrum./span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #242424;" /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #242424;"Our teachers work with children aged 18months – 6 years and provide a balanced developmental and academic curriculum. Our toddler teacher will be working specifically with our 18 months - 30 months old students. Some our amazing perks: /span/pul style="margin-top: 0in;"li style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Small classroom sizes/span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Classroom support from behavior technicians /span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Competitive compensation plan /span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans /span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year) /span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Referral bonuses/span/li/ul Responsibilities: ullip style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongLesson Planning and Implementation/strong:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Develop and execute daily and weekly lesson plans tailored to the needs of students with autism and emotional and behavioral concerns./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Utilize specialized teaching strategies and tools that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, enhancing cognitive development and learning./span/li/ul/lilip style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongCreating a Safe and Nurturing Environment/strong:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere that is physically and emotionally safe./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Create a structured setting that helps students thrive, reducing potential triggers that might lead to behavioral outbursts./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Use positive reinforcement and other behavioral management techniques to foster a cooperative and supportive learning environment./span/li/ul/lilip style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongChild Supervision/strong:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Ensure continuous, attentive supervision both within the classroom and during outdoor or extracurricular activities./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Anticipate and mitigate potential safety risks, and ensure that all activities are age-appropriate and secure for children with special needs./span/li/ul/lilip style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongCollaboration with Staff and Leadership/strong:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Work closely with other teachers, aides, and special educators to implement a cohesive educational experience./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Engage with school leadership to advocate for the needs and best interests of students./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Participate in regular staff meetings and contribute to the development of school policies and strategies concerning special education./span/li/ul/lilip style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongFamily and Community Engagement/strong:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Build and maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family to support the child’s development and educational progress./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child's experiences, milestones, and any concerns that may arise, offering insights into the child’s school life and progress./span/li/ul/lilip style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongCompliance with Standards and Regulations/strong:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Adhere strictly to state and local licensing regulations and standards for preschool operations./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintain up-to-date records of attendance, health and safety checks, and other mandatory documentation./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure practices meet the highest standards of educational and ethical conduct./span/li/ul/li/ul Qualifications: ulli style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongHigh School Diploma/GED required./strong/span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongMinimum of 12 ECE units required (including core classes) and must have at least 4 units of infant/toddler credits. /strong/span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"A degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education, with a certification in teaching children with special needs preferred./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Proven experience in working with children with autism and behavioral concerns./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Strong understanding of child development, particularly concerning children with special educational needs./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Ability to respond quickly and effectively to challenging situations./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Previous experience working with students in a daycare or school setting preferred./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Spanish speaking a plus. Not required./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Must be able to assume a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time./span/lili style="color: #242424;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) such as: therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"emThe Learn Academy is part of LEARN Behavioral, a collective group of ABA providers dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs in communities from coast-to-coast./em/span/pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"emLEARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States./em/span/p