Preschool Teacher - Alexa's PLAYC

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides quality care to children in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Within the program's daily schedule, ensures each child has the opportunity to create, explore, and learn problem solving and critical thinking skills through self-initiated and teacher directed activities. Our programs offer inclusion services to children with autism.

Understands and implements naturalistic intervention strategies to assist children with special needs in interacting with peers and developing communication and social skills, and coordinates efforts with other teachers and staff in the classroom. Ensures that the center meets or exceeds governing regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree (Diploma and transcripts for Bachelor's Degree must be provided) 2 years of experience BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association First aid certification required The following 12 units in Child Development are required: 3 units in Child, Family and Community, 3 units in Child Development 101, 3 units in Curriculum, and 3 units in any other child development course Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree 3 years of experience Experience in an early childhood inclusion setting The current salary range for this position is $24.

26 to $33.36 Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates.

Compensation

decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.