School Age Teacher

Job Summary

Teaching staff support the planning and implementation of educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, promoting childrens social and emotional development, and ensuring consistent supervision in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests

• Create, maintain, and enhance intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments

• Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members

• Ensure childrens health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and adherence to safety standards

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and foster creative, supportive workplaces

Work Environment Expectations

• Demonstrate positive and respectful interactions with children and youth

• Maintain safe emotional and physical environments

• Ensure punctuality and regular attendance

• Participate actively in indoor and outdoor programming

• Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age

• Follow safety guidelines, report health or safety concerns, and remain calm during emergencies or first-aid situations

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Work in both indoor and outdoor settings, including weather conditions that are safe for children

• Conduct visual inspections to identify hazards and implement preventative safety measures

• Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities

• Perform frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Lift and carry materials up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance

• Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varied surfaces

• Adapt to childrens physical levels by sitting, kneeling, or squatting during activities

• Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Education and permit requirements may vary by program type and age group

• One of the following is required:

  • 24 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades, plus required general education units, or

  • Associates degree or higher in ECE, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited institution, or

  • Valid Teacher Permit or higher issued by the appropriate credentialing authority

Experience & Skills

• Two years of experience in a group care or teaching environment with a consistent age group preferred

• One year of experience supervising adults or equivalent supervision coursework preferred

• Strong classroom management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills

• Effective organization, time management, and curriculum documentation abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team environment

• Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred

• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs