Lead, Teacher - Alexa's PLAYC

The Lead, Preschool Teacher [or Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator] is responsible for daily operations and program management of the Rady Children's Toddler and Preschool Inclusion Center, an inclusion program providing early care and education to typically developing children, and intervention services to children at-risk for, or diagnosed with, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Lead, Preschool Teacher (or ECE Coordinator) is responsible for compliance with all community care licensing requirements; staff scheduling; classroom oversight; and quality control. The Lead, Preschool Teacher (or ECE Coordinator) is also responsible for ensuring that all parent, child, and staff concerns are appropriately addressed. Additionally, the ECE is responsible for identifying staff training needs and training staff in appropriate early childhood education concepts. Ensures that lesson plans, teaching aids, and classrooms are all age and developmentally appropriate. Is responsible for working in coordination with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst to ensure activities and curricula are appropriate for both typically developing children and children with ASD who are enrolled in the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
3 years teaching experience in an early childhood setting
Must meet director requirements for Child Care Licensing
1 year training teachers
BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
First Aid Certificate
Health & Safety Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
4 years teaching experience in an early childhood setting (18 months to 5 years)
1 year previous child care center director experience
1 year experience training teachers in early childhood education concepts
Competency with Child Abuse reporting procedures
Experience with inclusion programs for children with special needs
The current salary range for this position is $26.74 to $36.78
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
EOE including disability/vet