Job description
Full Time Toddler Teacher Position (1 available) - (18 to 30 months old)
Seeking a toddler teacher to join our toddler preschool team at Little Knights! As a teacher at Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights, you will help curious, young minds discover the joy of learning. Our curriculum engages both teacher and child in an exciting journey of discovery. You'll partner with co-teachers here at Camelot to design fun and exciting educational experiences that recognize and foster each child's individual interests while nurturing the whole child--their social/emotional as well as cognitive development.
Job Requirements:
- REQUIRED: Child Development coursework required, 12 EC Units, working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- REQUIRED: Prior experience working with toddler age group, 18months - 30 months in a classroom setting.
- Must meet CDSS Licensing Division state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply. Up to date immunizations required, medical and religious exemptions as permitted by law are acceptable.
- Finger printed/Live-Scan Criminal Background Check Required.
- Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Certifications. Infant/Pediatric CPR.
- Strong knowledge of educational techniques and methods for teaching young children.
- References needed and Certifications from national organizations a plus.
- School is open 8am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday, hourly schedule somewhere in that range.
Responsibilities:
Create plans for daily activities in line with the school curriculum with co-teacher
Engage with young children in activities that are age-appropriate whilst bearing educational merit
Foster a positive and healthy learning environment
Ensure the classroom is kept in a clean and safe condition at all times
Read stories to the children as a group activity
Encourage creative thinking and learning
Interact with other teachers and administrative staff as needed
Communicate with administration regarding child development and progress
If you feel that this position matches with your strengths and professional interest then we want to hear from you! Please send us your resume and a little introduction about yourself. Our interview process is in person not via zoom or any other platform.
Our Campus in Silver Lake (Griffith Park area): 2880 Rowena Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90039 - Phone: (323) 662-2663
Please visit our website here: www.camelotkids.org
Job Type:
Full-time. 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overtime at 1.5 times regular hourly rate.
Benefits:
3 Weeks Paid Time Off. After 6 months employed.
Health Plan (Medical, dental, Vision) $250 per month contribution. Starts after 3 months employed.
Retirement Plan (401K contribution) starts in 2022
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Camelot Kids Child Development Center “Dragon” program is dedicated to nurturing children as they learn and grow. We integrate the warmth of a nurturing environment with skills and confidence necessary to achieve academic and developmental readiness. Children love to learn; they are naturally alive with curiosity and wonder. We seek to encourage this natural love of learning by creating a safe and enriching environment.