CPRS Job Listing

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to work every day in a well-established preschool?  The City of Belmont is recruiting for a Full-Time Head Teacher who will lead and provide a safe, enriching, and challenging learning environment for children aged 2-5 years old at our licensed preschool program, the Belmont Community Learning Center.   

Knowledge of the following is desired:

• Policies and procedures of Title 22 California Childcare Licensing
• Stages of development for children 2 to 5  
• Basic first aid, health/hygiene, and safety procedures

Examples of duties:

• Greets children, parents, staff and guests as needed
• Leads the planning and preparation of curriculum and daily activities; implements curriculum and activities.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play; assists in resolving conflicts.
• Assist children in toilet training; change diapers as needed
• Conduct family conferences and student evaluations; assess student skill levels and progress.
• Assumes responsibility for regular parent communication
• Attend various school functions and meetings, in-service training programs and staff meetings
• Monitor and request classroom supplies
• Assists in maintaining the environment in a clean, safe manner.  
• Prepares written reports as directed.
• Participates in activities/trainings that further own professional growth
• Assists in other classrooms when requested
• Assumes responsibilities in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor/Center Director

Education  

• Equivalent to high school graduation or GED, plus a minimum of 12 units of course work in Early Childhood Education required. 24 Units in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Additional 3 units covering adult supervision coursework or willing to complete within 6 months of hire date

Experience 

• 4 years prior experience working with young children  

Training  

• Ability to maintain CPR and First Aid certificates. Must maintain and renew certificate every two years.
• Preventative Health and Safety Certificate Highly Desired   

Additional Requirements:

• All childcare employees must pass City of Belmont background check, which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan and FBI clearance
• Must pass a health screening and TB test

To apply please visit https://www.calopps.org/belmont/job-20561615