Preschool Teacher en Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc.

POSITION: Preschool Teacher JOB CODE: EST 3 OCCUPATIONAL GROUPING: Education REPORTS TO: Education Coordinator or Site Supervisor CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt POSITION TYPE: Full Time/Part Year (9.83-Months) SALARY GRADE: 38 HOURLY PAY RANGE: $31.04 to $34.26 LOCATION: 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 650 children and their families. DEFINITION Under general direction, this position instructs and provides general direction to teaching staff and classroom volunteers. Leads teaching staff in the center, in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that engage the whole child. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and encourages the involvement of families to strengthen the relationships between children, families, and community. Responsible for the general day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center, ensuring regulatory and legal compliance with Agency’s policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations, as well as fostering an environment that communicates effectively. This position serves as the lead contact for, and ensures compliance with, Child Care Licensing. (For specific details about the position review the attached job posting)

APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Resume; 2) Transcripts reflecting degree and major; 3) Copy of valid California Child Development Teacher Permit; and 5) Copy of valid CPR/First Aid for infants/children. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, child development or related field and a current California Child Development Teacher Permit are required. Experience Three years teaching and administrative experience in a child development program. Head Start experience is highly preferred.