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Position Information Position Title Preschool Teacher-Part Time Position Category Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA Non-exempt FTE 0.63 Location Thousand Oaks University Background The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function Under the direction of the Director of Preschool, plan and implement an educational program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school. The Master preschool teacher will teach the preschool curriculum and communicate with parents. Representative Duties

• Plan and implement an educational program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school; create, maintain and organize age-appropriate learning materials; modify the program as needed for children with special interests, handicaps, special talents and individual style and pace for learning. E
• Assist children with obtaining goals, gaining self-confidence and learning to be independent; encourage children to share experiences, to interact with other children and to find solutions to resolve problems. E
• Observe and evaluate children to provide for their individual and group needs; communicate with the Director regarding children with special needs; communicate daily with other teachers to maintain consistency for children. E
• Observe and facilitate children’s development and growth by meeting the changing needs of each child; assist children at nap time, feeding time, toileting, and related needs as necessary; prepare and provide afternoon snacks. E
• Supervise children on the playground and in the classroom; oversee children’s activities and assure proper care and safety of children. E
• Attend and participate in staff meetings; evaluate program progress, goals and objectives; discuss issues and progress of children, curriculum and related matters. E
• Communicate with parents orally and in writing; make home visits as assigned; conduct parent / teacher conferences as requested; participate in other parent-related activities as requested. E
• Prepare information for parents regarding students and the schools philosophy and practice. E

Provide for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom; assist in maintaining equipment, supplies and materials; assure a clean, healthy environment according to established procedures. E

E=Essential Duties Knowledge Of

Ability To

Monitor and evaluate student progress

Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to : 12 units or more in Early Childhood classes and one year of experience teaching preschool-aged children. Preferred Qualifications At least six months of infant and / or toddler experience Licenses and other requirements Valid California driver’s license and safe driving record Physical Abilities Seeing to monitor classroom activities and student behavior; hearing and speaking to exchange information; walking; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students; pushing or pulling play equipment; lifting moderately heavy children and play equipment. Environment Classroom and playground environment Hiring Range $20.00-$21.12