Good Shepherd Preschool Hiring for 2’s Preschool Teacher needed! (1 to 6 ratio!) Job at Irvine, CA Full Time

Good Shepherd Preschool is recognized as a high-quality preschool within the ECE community. We are currently listed on YELP as the number 1 rated preschool in Orange County.

We are looking for full-time Preschool Teachers who are passionate about the early childhood field and is interested in being part of a team of quality early childhood educators that is building a community of faith that ministers to the whole family while implementing an emergent curriculum.

We are currently hiring for Infant through Pre-kinder teachers.

We are asking all candidates to send a resume along with a cover letter explaining your spiritual beliefs and why you want to be part of our Christian Ministry.

Prospective applicants should have a strong child development background, infants through preschool, and at least 12 core units. Infant Toddler teachers will need 15 units, core units plus infant toddler.

Use this link to see videos of our school: https://vimeo.com/goodshepherdpreschool

Responsibilities and Duties

*Stimulates emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social growth of children by encouraging their interests, investigations, through questions and exploration.

*Encourages children’s participation by providing interactive emergent activities.

*Provides a safe environment.

*Works well in a team teaching environment, is able to follow instruction, and is able to take initiative in getting classroom duties/responsibilities done.

*Maintains the center’s professional status by understanding and following policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

* At least 12 core units, Infant Toddler teachers will need 15 units, core units plus infant toddler.

*CPR/First Aid Certified

*Record of Immunizations: current TB test clearance, pertussis, measles, annual influenzas

*Hours: 40 hours per week, varied between 7:00 am-6:00 pm

*Salary starting $18.00 /hour

*Benefits offered

*Good Shepherd Preschool is an equal opportunity employer

Benefits, The employee may choose from one of the following options:

• Kaiser Medical/United Concordia HMO Dental Plan*

• Tuition Discount-50% discount on the monthly tuition for employee’s child(ren) attending Good Shepherd Preschool, dependent on space availability. Maximum monthly benefit is $550*. The $150 registration fee is also waived.

• Cash in lieu of Benefits – Flat rate of $150* per month ($75 per pay period) taxable income. In order to receive this benefit, you must complete a Group Health Insurance Declination of Coverage form, and have minimum essential coverage, not in an individual plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 to $21.00 an hour, dependent on education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ECE Units (Required)
• passion for children (Required)

Work Location: One location