Full-Time Preschool Teacher

Trust Automation

Trust Children's Center is a high quality, children's center born out of the belief in work-life balance and the importance of our children. Trust Children's Center's curriculum incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) and the philosophies of the Outdoor Classroom into natural children's play. The Trust Children's Center is a self-run, day care center sponsored by Trust Automation. Employees of the Trust Children's Center are employed by Trust Automation, a fast-growing company in San Luis Obispo which designs, builds and supports control and power management systems.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

 Job Summary

The teacher position will care and educate children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The position requires the incumbent to be energetic, motivated by team success and able to adapt to new processes and procedures quickly while providing high quality care to children. A passion for educating children, while being adaptable as you work within a team teacher environment is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Under general supervision of Program Director, assume responsibility for planning and implementing a quality program for young children, ages 6 weeks-5 years old.
• Able to work as a team with other teachers in a multi-age setting.
• Willing and able to fill in any responsibilities needed with other age groups, when situations arise.
• Able to maintain a clean and organized classroom.-Follows philosophies of The Outdoor Classroom Project and Reggio based learning.
• Sets up classroom environments following the ITERS/ECERS; with bi-monthly environment changes to areas such as literacy area, science, blocks, art, dramatic play, manipulatives, etc.
• Expected to attend a morning staff meeting and/or training once per month. And an evening team meeting once per month.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.  
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their goals for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
• Able to use computer programs such as Word, OneDrive, basic digital photography, iPad apps and other employer software.

Position Requirements

• 12+ units of Child Development/Early Childhood Studies.
• 3+ units of Infant/Toddler Care.
• CPR/First Aide certified (including fifteen hours of Health and Safety Training).
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed early care and education program.
• Experience with Outdoor Classroom Project preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $19.82 to $24.00 hourly