ECE Teacher

Position Summary Provide direct care, guidance, and instruction to children enrolled in MAOF Child Care and Development Centers. Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support each child's social, emotional, physical, language, and intellectual development. Duties and Responsibilities -Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that respects each child's developmental stage, abilities, language, and cultural background. -Prepare and implement lesson plans, activities, and instructional materials consistent with the program's curriculum and contractual requirements. Incorporate dramatic play, science, mathematics, art, music, language, nutrition, and motor development. -Establish consistent daily routines that balance active and quiet activities, provide clear expectations, and support smooth transitions. -Maintain active supervision of children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, transitions, and field trips. Follow established safety procedures and maintain required staffing ratios. -Use positive guidance strategies that foster cooperation, self-awareness, self-esteem, and appropriate expression of feelings. -Select and use developmentally appropriate materials and equipment that encourage exploration, creativity, and learning. -Observe and document children's development, complete required assessments, and use findings to individualize learning experiences. -Support the implementation of children's Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), when applicable, in coordination with families, supervisors, and appropriate service providers. -Provide individual support and adapt activities to promote each child's participation, learning, and development. -Conduct daily health checks and promptly document and report signs of illness, injury, or other concerns to the Site Supervisor in accordance with program procedures. -Plan and conduct activities that promote healthy habits, nutrition, hygiene, and physical well-being. -Facilitate family-style meals, model positive mealtime practices, and engage children in conversations about food, nutrition, and community. -Accurately record daily attendance, meal participation, and other required program information. Prepare and submit documentation within established deadlines. -Maintain clean, orderly, inviting indoor and outdoor learning environments and ensure the proper care and storage of equipment and supplies. -Build respectful, productive relationships with parents and guardians to support their involvement in their children's learning and development. -Conduct scheduled parent conferences to discuss children's strengths, needs, and progress, and maintain required conference documentation. -Assist with parent meetings, family activities, field trips, and outreach to recruit eligible families for MAOF Child Care and Development Programs. -Provide day-to-day classroom guidance to assigned aides, student teachers, and volunteers, consistent with the position's permit authorization and assigned responsibilities. -Fulfill mandated reporting responsibilities for suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with applicable requirements and MAOF procedures. -Attend and participate in required staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and parent meetings. -Maintain the confidentiality of children's, families', and employees' information and follow MAOF policies and program procedures. -Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of MAOF Child Care and Development Programs. Requirements -Valid Associate Teacher or Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. -At least one (1) year of classroom experience in a preschool or child care setting is preferred but not required. -For assignments in an infant-toddler classroom, completion of at least three (3) semester units of specialized coursework in infant and toddler care and development is required.