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Floating Lead Teacher Preschool - Various Sites

11/20/2025

Lead the educational care and development of a specific classroom by implementing components of the Quality Preschool Initiative and supervising Instructional Assistants. Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and maintain high-quality learning environments for students and families.

Salary

27 - 31 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company

No description available for this Company.

About the Role

Description

What We Offer:

  • Fun & Dynamic Work Environment
  • Growth and Promotional Opportunities
  • 100% Medical Benefits Provided
  • Dental, Vision and Matching 401k Plans Offered
  • Discounted to No Cost Childcare (based on qualifications)
  • Annual Stipends and Quarterly Company-Wide Events
  • Behavioral and Mental Health Support Provided
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays

What you need:

  • Lead Teachers need a BA degree and 24 ECE units ($27-31/hr)
  • Assistants need 12 core ECE units ($20-$24/hr)
  • Aides need to be enrolled in ECE classes ($18.50 +/hr)

FLOATING PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER 


Job Summary: 

This is a program position that supports the work as a Lead Teacher in a QPI, and CSPP classroom throughout CPI North County Schools, they will serve as a Lead Teacher for teachers out on Leave and may be eligible to receive a stipend at the end of the year. This person is responsible to lead the educational care and development of a specific classroom by implementing all components of the Quality Preschool Initiative, CSPP and Head Start as defined in the Program requirements. Supervise all Instructional Assistants (IA’s) and perform tasks required to support High Quality learning for all students, parents & extended families. Collaborate with children, staff & families to assure High Quality early childhood education - Maintaining a ECERS score of 6 or higher and a CLASS score of Emotional Support – 5.5, Instructional Support – 3.5 & Classroom organization

Summary of essential job functions

  • Responsible for planning & implementing a rich curriculum, which incorporates the California Foundations & Frameworks, and The Creative Curriculum. The teacher will be responsible for using the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement. The teacher will be responsible for creating and maintaining the specific interest centers including Science, Math, Literacy & Language, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Sensory Play, and Reading Corner & Soft Places for relaxing using ECERS guidelines.
  • Responsible for ensuring daily Classroom cleanliness that meets with all Health & Safety Guidelines as defined within ECERS & the External Health & Safety review. Responsible for delegating cleaning routines to IA support staff.
  • Responsible for supporting the Site Director to ensure compliance with all Licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures and the Education Code as applicable. Reference CA Code of Regulations, Title 22 Sections 101215 and 101215.1, and Title 5.


Requirements

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in ECE/ Child Development
  •  24 ECE units or child development units
  •  Ability to attain Child development Teacher Permit.  


Physical Requirements

Ability to work at various locations, as needed

Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to support children

Ability to bend and squat to interact with children

Key Skills
Curriculum PlanningEarly Childhood EducationClassroom ManagementHealth & Safety ComplianceTeam CollaborationChild DevelopmentInstructional SupportFamily EngagementQuality ImprovementCreative CurriculumECERS GuidelinesCLASS ToolInterest Centers ManagementBehavioral SupportSupervisionCommunication
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Benefits
Fun & Dynamic Work EnvironmentGrowth and Promotional Opportunities100% Medical Benefits ProvidedDentalVisionMatching 401k Plans OfferedDiscounted to No Cost ChildcareAnnual StipendsQuarterly Company-Wide EventsBehavioral and Mental Health Support ProvidedPaid VacationSick and Holidays
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