Do you want to work in a fun, team and family-oriented environment? Love bringing creativity, sensory play, and nature into the classroom? Come get Wild with us!

Wild Child is looking for a dynamic, dedicated and creative Pre-K Lead Educator who wants to make a difference and impact a community of young learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses a solid understanding of development throughout early childhood and has knowledge of how to facilitate learning.

• Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities.

• Guides children's lifelong lessons that go beyond the classroom and supports the creative output of children’s art/curriculum.

• Creates and maintains relationships with every child and family and assesses their needs. Ensures parents are knowledgeable about the child’s program.

• Creates and employs curricula that are developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of children from diverse backgrounds.

• Promotes and fosters each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.

• Encourages and models language expansion, extended learning and problem solving strategies throughout the day.

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that are consistent with the program curriculum and pre-K guidelines.

Knowledge

Educator must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Early Childhood growth and development

• An understanding of early childhood education curriculum

• Computer programs and applications needed to communicate with staff and community: Slack, Brightwheel, Google Workplace, Canva

Educator Skills and Abilities

The Educator must demonstrate the following skills:

• teamwork and collaboration

• supervisory skills

• analytical and problem solving skills

• decision making skills

• oral and written communications skills

• stress management skills

• time management skills

• problem analysis and assessment

• attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• delegation of authority and responsibility

• information gathering and monitoring

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and State certification. A baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or related field of study, or

• At least 12 units in core child development courses required and Child Development Permit issued by California Credential

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPR & First Aid certification required after hiring and must be maintained.

• CA Child Care Permit or equivalent credentials

Personal Attributes

Educator demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• be honest and trustworthy

• be respectful

• possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

• be flexible

• demonstrate sound work ethics

Working Conditions: Indoor/outdoor environments, preschool classrooms, playgrounds, offices.