Lead 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 Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for supporting his/her team in the social-emotional growth and development of children in their care who are toddler and preschool aged children. The primary function of Lead Teachers is to work with parents, administrators and other teachers to improve children’s experience and meet teaching objectives. Additionally, Lead Teachers works with team to plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment of the classroom to create opportunities that meet the changing needs of the developing child. A “final decision” about the classroom will be discussed among the team but often decided by the Lead Teacher. The Lead Teacher is responsible for classroom schedules in regards to breaks, preps and other day to day scheduling needs. Successful lead teachers are friendly and passionate about child development and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

• Able to problem solve and make “final decisions” when needed for the needs of the overall classroom.
• portfolio/primary assignments
• training for new classroom teachers/assistants
• classroom schedules
• Breaks. Preps, lunches, last minute daily adjustments
• Parent Teacher Conferences (accountable that everyone is completing theirs on schedule, sending recap emails, keeping up on portfolios, etc)
• Coordinates transition conferences.
• Curriculum/lesson plan/classroom rotations
• Team Meeting

  Create agenda, assure meeting notes are being sent after

• Monthly meeting with Lead Teachers & Director
• New student set-up tasks

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Supervisor of the Day (if Director and Site Supervisor are away.)

Position Requirements

• Must hold a college degree (AA, AS or BA) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field.
• 2 years of experience at Trust Children’s Center or 5 years of experience in a lead role at a licensed early care and education facility.
• Be able to understand and uphold Trust Core Values.
• Must meet State of California Community Care Licensing Director Qualifications (one of the following):
  • Site Supervisor Permit
  • BA in Child Development and one year of experience
  • AA in Child Development and two years of experience
  • Coursework only and four years of experience 

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 - $23.74 to $27.00 hourly