Pre School Teacher

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: •Develop and implement age, culturally and linguistically appropriate lesson plans including indoor and outdoor activities that promote positive intellectual, physical, socio-emotional, and creative development. •Provide a healthy and safe environment to meet individual needs of children in the classroom. •Meets individual student needs and challenge all students by adapting and varying instruction and curriculum. •Incorporate cooperative learning strategies that support a classroom climate that is organized, light-hearted and based upon mutual respect. •Supervise and collaborate with classroom/center’s staff and/or volunteers, team-plan and team-teach with other staff members (Mental health specialist, coaches, etc). •Develops and maintains a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents; encouraging and promoting parent participation with their child/classroom (open house, parent conferences, center’s events and other special programs)

Portray proficient knowledge in child Development and Early Education best practices. Responsible for carrying out daily activities and ensuring the health and safety of 24 children. To provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth. Including the direct supervision of children, curriculum development, implementation for children and parent participation, recreational activities, and classroom display. EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education as desired. Must possess a current California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher, CPR and First Aid Certificates, current proof of yearly physical examination and tuberculosis clearance. A fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance required. Bilingual, Bicultural (English/Spanish) required.

How to Apply: The Chicano Federation of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Please send a cover letter and resume to vgomez@chicanofederation.org with “TEACHER” in the subject line.

Veronica Gomez