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It is PACCC’s honorable mission to serve as many families as possible and help to build the future of our community through its most precious asset – the children. Since 1974, PACCC has pursued its non-profit mission of providing exceptional education and care for Palo Alto’s children, regardless of a family’s financial circumstances, with unwavering determination.
What began as a few centers in the 1970s became the PACCC we know today, which serves the needs of more than 850 children daily; providing developmentally-appropriate education and care for children from as young as two months old through fifth grade at 18 centers throughout Palo Alto, 52 weeks of the year.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly qualified Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher, with experience working with children 2mos to 2 years old or 2 years old to kindergarten entry, to join our team at our PACCC infant-toddler and preschool programs in Palo Alto. The Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. As an Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, assessing children's progress, and communicating with parents and caregivers. The Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized center, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in your care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including Core units (Child Development; Child, Family, Community; Curriculum and Infant Development if working with our youngest ages)
• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Child Development Permit
• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience with Reggio Emilia and/or Play-Based philosophy
• Experience with technology integration in the classroom

Essential Functions

• Fosters cooperative behavior through various activities by group and individual projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
• Supervises activities such as, exploration, group discussions and dramatic play, and broadens the understanding of their physical and social environment.
• Encourages students in singing, dancing, participating in rhythmic activities and using art materials to promote self-expression, relationships and appreciation of aesthetic experience. In addition, to promote gross motor, fine motor development in accordance to each child's needs.
• Instructs children in practices of cleanliness and self-care.
• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue.
• Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and evaluates their progress.
• Communicates with parents the significant behaviors of the children by observing and recording actions.
• Observes, records and communicates the significant behaviors of the children in care. Charts matters concerning the children with consistency and accuracy.
• Documents each incident of injury as well as health and behavior issues.
• Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs in all areas of Center grounds and during off-site excursions.
• Able to safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per day.
• Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.

Skills:

Under general direction, the Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher supervises children to promote their physical, cognitive and social development. Responsible for on-floor program participation with children, the Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher assures on-going, age-appropriate activities and development of children. Also implements the curriculum and, with active participation of other members of the teaching team, works with parents and assesses the development of each child. The Preschool Teacher provides a safe environment for all children at all times.

Additional Requirements*:

• Must be vaccinated for measles and pertussis; must obtain annual flu vaccine or provide a signed declination form; must be tested for TB upon hire.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must complete and pass a fingerprint background clearance check.

*Some may be subject to reasonable accommodation requests

Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.