* * * POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED FOR THE 2025 -2026 SCHOOL YEAR * * * BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Early Childhood Education Teacher works under the direction of an assigned Supervisor. The teacher position will assist and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. The teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care and develops partnerships with parents/caregivers to engage and encourage parents/caregivers participation in the program. KNOWLEDGE OF: • Early childhood education programs, education theory, health and nutrition standards, operations and procedures, and developmentally appropriate practice. • Preschool/ Early Learning Foundations. • Applicable section of State Education Code, Title 22, current laws, guidelines, codes, regulations and rules related to early childhood care and education in public schools and other applicable laws. • Child guidance principles and practices related to young children. • Common safety in working with and supervising children. • Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. • Operation of standard and modern office and classroom equipment. • Up-to-date student assessment techniques, practices, methods and terminology used in early childhood education settings. • Cultural awareness, appreciation and sensitivity techniques. • Current techniques, tools, practices, and analysis methodology used to complete assigned tasks. • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary in either written or oral communication, as applicable. • Oral and written communication skills. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED). • Graduation with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited or recognized college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field is required. • Two (2) years of instructional experience in a classroom environment for Early Childhood Education. • Child Development Teacher Permit. • Child Development Site Supervisor Permit preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1) Official Child Development Teacher Permit. Such permits are initially required prior to employment and once employed employees are responsible for maintaining up-to-date permits. 2) A valid CPR and First Aid certificate issued by an authorized agency and once employed employees are responsible for maintaining up-to-date certificates. 3) California Child Care: Preventive Health & Safety Certificate. 4) Valid Class C Driver’s license & availability of private transportation. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submission of the application and other documents is the responsibility of the applicant. Application and confidential papers should be submitted through www.edjoin.org. COMPLETED APPLICATION CURRENT RESUME COPY OF CERTIFICATE(S) COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS (official set upon hiring) THREE ( 3 ) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION(from present or past supervisors, within one year) T.B. CLEARANCE (within 60 days) FINGER PRINTING (upon hiring) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and