Child Group Teacher

Position Summary:

The Child Group Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a nurturing and stimulating educational environment for young children. This role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The teacher will work closely with children, parents, and staff to ensure a supportive and effective learning experience.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum 12 units of Child Development or related classwork required.
• Two years of child-related experience or equivalent training with knowledge of child growth and development and nurturing guidance strategies preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties
• Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
• Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
• Interact effectively with infants, toddlers, and school age children.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.
• Provide a safe and positive environment for children.
• Maintain confidential information of agency business, clients, and employees to legal standards and/or local regulations.
• Physical capability to lift over 20 pounds and engage in physical activity.

Responsibilities:

• Complete a developmental assessment on each child.
• Document client progress in progress notes and update to partner agencies.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for children.
• Plan and implement daily age-appropriate activities.
• Act as a role model for clients and children.
• Assist with data collection to meet program needs.
• Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
• Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
• Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
• Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer-paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice, and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers, and other discounted perks.