Teachers/Associate Teachers -Preschool

ABOUT CDI/CDC:

Founded in 1969, CDI's leading-edge and high-quality early care and education programs are based on the work of prominent developmental theorists and are influenced by High/Scope and Reggio Emilia philosophical approaches.

At CDI/CDC we strive to be a leader in the child development field by upholding NAEYC accreditation standards and providing a great place for employees to work. We believe that staff is an integral part of the goal setting and program development team.

CDI/CDC strives to be an organization that:

• Promotes trust, through effective communication, accountability, and participatory decision-making.
• Encourages people’s best work.
• Invests in people, through training, career and leadership development, and by recognizing and rewarding people’s best work.
• Fosters innovation, by encouraging creativity, diversity, empowerment, and continual learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work within a team and supervise a classroom of up to 30 children.
• Implementing CDI/CDC’s ECE program philosophy, which includes elements of
High/Scope, R.I.E. philosophy, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and Reggio
Emilia.
• Supporting the center’s efforts toward achieving/maintaining NAEYC accreditation.
• Regularly communicating and working with families.
• Developing individual and group plans based on child assessment.
• Supporting program planning based on children’s interests and project approach.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply in person at: 1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA 93030, Fax your resume to (805) 483-2135, or apply on-line. www.cdicdc.org
REQUIREMENTS
CDI/CDC has openings in the Ventura County area for TEACHERS and ASSOCIATE TEACHRS.

A successful TEACHER or ASSOCIATE TEACHER candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 6 to 24 college semester units in CD/ECE, including core courses (depending upon the position).
• 16 college semester units in General Education (depending upon the position).
• Significant experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of and/or familiarity with prominent developmental theories (as listed above).
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in a respectful, supportive, and positive manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with the NAEYC accreditation process a plus.