JobTrain
JobTrain’s Child Development Center serves the children of our clients as well as those of other parents in the community. Our teachers use an emergent play‑based approach to nurture and stimulate children’s development.
We are seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for our current team of preschool teachers. The Lead Teacher will oversee the classroom environment, provide instruction, conduct evaluations, and hold parent conferences to discuss each child’s development and progress. We serve up to 24 diverse children and use a Play‑Based Learning Curriculum in an active, team‑oriented classroom setting.
On‑site work schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:45 am – 5:00 pm (8‑hour shifts scheduled within these hours).
Lead Teacher Role Overview The Lead Teacher serves as a positive role model for staff, parents, and children. S/he demonstrates respectful communication, effective problem‑solving, and sound priority‑setting skills while maintaining a consistently positive and professional attitude. The Lead Teacher provides supervision, guidance, and training to Teachers, Teacher Aides, Interns, and Parent Volunteers daily and/or as needed. S/he must possess strong written communication skills and keep accurate and up‑to‑date documentation for each child. The Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall care and development of children, which includes teaching, implementing a culturally relevant curriculum, and creating a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Essential Duties Curriculum
Develop and implement a high‑quality play‑based curriculum that fosters children’s cognitive, language and literacy, social‑emotional, and physical development in accordance with the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and California Preschool Curriculum Framework.
Planning & Organization:
Ability to plan and organize age‑appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
Communication and Documentation
Collaborate with teachers to balance child‑directed and adult‑directed activities each day, incorporating both individual and small‑group experiences that support development in literacy, language, numeracy, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and CLASS standards.
Use a variety of strategies to promote and support children’s learning, including informal and formal observations, ongoing assessments, and documentation of progress. Maintain accurate and individualized records of children’s developmental progress using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
Conduct developmental screenings and child assessments, prepare and submit required reports within established deadlines.
Prepare individualized summaries that specify each child’s strengths and developmental goals and the mutual education plan with parents.
Environment
Provide materials and equipment that offer engaging, developmentally appropriate, and age‑appropriate learning experiences.
Ensure the classroom environment meets all safety standards and complies with state and federal regulations.
Maintain a well‑organized, clean, and pleasant classroom where children and adults feel comfortable and secure.
Conduct transitions in a consistent, timely, predictable, and calm manner.
Create an environment and implement curriculum that supports and encourages acceptance and respect for diversity.
Outdoor Activities
Plan and implement outdoor learning experiences that enhance children’s physical, cognitive, and social development.
Actively interact with and closely supervise children during all outdoor activities to ensure safety and engagement.
Demonstrate the ability to bend, lift, and carry a child (up to 50 lbs.) when needed and effectively manage groups of children in outdoor environments.
Promote Social and Emotional Growth
Provide developmentally appropriate activities and guidance that help each child build self‑awareness, confidence, and a positive self‑image.
Create experiences that foster independence, trust, and a sense of accomplishment.
Encourage children to express, understand, and manage their emotions in a safe, nurturing environment.
Support the development of self‑control by setting clear, consistent, and realistic expectations and boundaries.
Foster positive peer relationships through opportunities for cooperation, communication, and mutual respect.
Maintain a positive and predictable daily routine with simple, consistent, and developmentally appropriate rules.
Model empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions.
Family Engagement
Conduct a minimum of two Parent‑Teacher Conferences annually to discuss each child’s developmental progress, set goals, and plan strategies for continued growth.
Remain available and approachable for parents on both formal and informal occasions, fostering open communication and shared responsibility.
Plan and implement family engagement activities on a consistent basis.
Staff Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities
Provide supervision, guidance, and training to teachers, teacher aides, interns, and parent volunteers daily and as needed.
Conduct weekly team meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and consistency within the classroom team.
Engage in ongoing staff development and professional training opportunities.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall operation and goals of the program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Job Knowledge:
Familiarity with federal, state, and local childcare regulations; Title V requirements; DRDP 2015; and CLASS preferred.
Records:
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date attendance, meal counts, parent participation, and other special events.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
Passion for connecting with and caring for children; strong verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Dependability:
Consistent attendance and punctuality; ability to follow established procedures and complete tasks on time.
Flexibility & Initiative:
Professional adaptability to meet changing classroom and program needs; proactive problem‑solving and support.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in an emergency and engage in activities at the child’s level.
Technical Skills:
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other technology used in the program.
Compensation and Benefits JobTrain offers a competitive salary, numerous health benefit plans and premium coverage of 90%, vision and dental, flex spending and HSA programs, 401(k) with a 5% match after joining, EAP and emergency services, vacation time, paid sick leave, long‑term disability and life insurance. We also pay employees for 10 observed holidays including a whole week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
The hiring rate for this position is
$30.90 .
To Apply Please apply on our website at https://www.jobtrainworks.org/employment-opportunities/ . Attach a cover letter explaining why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches our needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin.
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We are seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for our current team of preschool teachers. The Lead Teacher will oversee the classroom environment, provide instruction, conduct evaluations, and hold parent conferences to discuss each child’s development and progress. We serve up to 24 diverse children and use a Play‑Based Learning Curriculum in an active, team‑oriented classroom setting.
On‑site work schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:45 am – 5:00 pm (8‑hour shifts scheduled within these hours).
Lead Teacher Role Overview The Lead Teacher serves as a positive role model for staff, parents, and children. S/he demonstrates respectful communication, effective problem‑solving, and sound priority‑setting skills while maintaining a consistently positive and professional attitude. The Lead Teacher provides supervision, guidance, and training to Teachers, Teacher Aides, Interns, and Parent Volunteers daily and/or as needed. S/he must possess strong written communication skills and keep accurate and up‑to‑date documentation for each child. The Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall care and development of children, which includes teaching, implementing a culturally relevant curriculum, and creating a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Essential Duties Curriculum
Develop and implement a high‑quality play‑based curriculum that fosters children’s cognitive, language and literacy, social‑emotional, and physical development in accordance with the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and California Preschool Curriculum Framework.
Planning & Organization:
Ability to plan and organize age‑appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
Communication and Documentation
Collaborate with teachers to balance child‑directed and adult‑directed activities each day, incorporating both individual and small‑group experiences that support development in literacy, language, numeracy, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and CLASS standards.
Use a variety of strategies to promote and support children’s learning, including informal and formal observations, ongoing assessments, and documentation of progress. Maintain accurate and individualized records of children’s developmental progress using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
Conduct developmental screenings and child assessments, prepare and submit required reports within established deadlines.
Prepare individualized summaries that specify each child’s strengths and developmental goals and the mutual education plan with parents.
Environment
Provide materials and equipment that offer engaging, developmentally appropriate, and age‑appropriate learning experiences.
Ensure the classroom environment meets all safety standards and complies with state and federal regulations.
Maintain a well‑organized, clean, and pleasant classroom where children and adults feel comfortable and secure.
Conduct transitions in a consistent, timely, predictable, and calm manner.
Create an environment and implement curriculum that supports and encourages acceptance and respect for diversity.
Outdoor Activities
Plan and implement outdoor learning experiences that enhance children’s physical, cognitive, and social development.
Actively interact with and closely supervise children during all outdoor activities to ensure safety and engagement.
Demonstrate the ability to bend, lift, and carry a child (up to 50 lbs.) when needed and effectively manage groups of children in outdoor environments.
Promote Social and Emotional Growth
Provide developmentally appropriate activities and guidance that help each child build self‑awareness, confidence, and a positive self‑image.
Create experiences that foster independence, trust, and a sense of accomplishment.
Encourage children to express, understand, and manage their emotions in a safe, nurturing environment.
Support the development of self‑control by setting clear, consistent, and realistic expectations and boundaries.
Foster positive peer relationships through opportunities for cooperation, communication, and mutual respect.
Maintain a positive and predictable daily routine with simple, consistent, and developmentally appropriate rules.
Model empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions.
Family Engagement
Conduct a minimum of two Parent‑Teacher Conferences annually to discuss each child’s developmental progress, set goals, and plan strategies for continued growth.
Remain available and approachable for parents on both formal and informal occasions, fostering open communication and shared responsibility.
Plan and implement family engagement activities on a consistent basis.
Staff Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities
Provide supervision, guidance, and training to teachers, teacher aides, interns, and parent volunteers daily and as needed.
Conduct weekly team meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and consistency within the classroom team.
Engage in ongoing staff development and professional training opportunities.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall operation and goals of the program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Job Knowledge:
Familiarity with federal, state, and local childcare regulations; Title V requirements; DRDP 2015; and CLASS preferred.
Records:
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date attendance, meal counts, parent participation, and other special events.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
Passion for connecting with and caring for children; strong verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Dependability:
Consistent attendance and punctuality; ability to follow established procedures and complete tasks on time.
Flexibility & Initiative:
Professional adaptability to meet changing classroom and program needs; proactive problem‑solving and support.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in an emergency and engage in activities at the child’s level.
Technical Skills:
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other technology used in the program.
Compensation and Benefits JobTrain offers a competitive salary, numerous health benefit plans and premium coverage of 90%, vision and dental, flex spending and HSA programs, 401(k) with a 5% match after joining, EAP and emergency services, vacation time, paid sick leave, long‑term disability and life insurance. We also pay employees for 10 observed holidays including a whole week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
The hiring rate for this position is
$30.90 .
To Apply Please apply on our website at https://www.jobtrainworks.org/employment-opportunities/ . Attach a cover letter explaining why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches our needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin.
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