Job Summary Teaching staff are responsible for planning and delivering high-quality educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting childrens social and emotional development, and ensuring children are supervised at all times in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Essential Functions • Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests • Create, maintain, and enhance intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and experiences • 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 and compliance standards • Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and foster creative, supportive workplaces Work Environment Expectations • Demonstrate positive, respectful interactions with children and youth • Maintain safe emotional and physical learning environments • Ensure punctuality, regular attendance, and active engagement • Participate in both 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 concerns, and remain calm during emergency or first-aid situations Physical & Environmental Conditions • Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including safe weather conditions • Conduct visual safety inspections and implement preventative measures • Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities • Perform frequent bending, lifting, 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 • Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required Qualifications & Experience Education • Education and permit requirements may vary by program 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, plus required general education units, or • Associate degree or higher in ECE, Child Development, or a related field, 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 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