Lead Teacher - Early Childhood

at  Ositos

• Ositos is an innovative bi-lingual (English and Spanish) child care center which will serve children ages 1-5, situated near Oxnard, CA. Funded and led by a social entrepreneur with extensive experience in education, Ositos will primarily serve low-income families and is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Teacher to manage and oversee our Early Childhood Education program. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a mission-based non-profit initiative from its beginning.
• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, along with 3-5+ years of relevant experience. The candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling effective communication with children and families. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and hands-on experience using the Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) philosophy, but we will consider candidates with Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, and others. RIE training will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS

• Assist in planning and establishment of the center.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff members, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education to children.
• Incorporate RIE principles into daily practices, fostering respectful and nurturing relationships with children and families.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported, and empowered to learn and grow.
• Develop and implement engaging and culturally responsive curriculum and activities that promote language development and cultural appreciation.
• Collaborate with families to understand and address the individual needs of each child, maintaining open and transparent communication.
• Stay abreast of best practices in early childhood education and participate in professional development opportunities as required.
• Direct and manage daily operations, focusing on program delivery, staff supervision, facilities management, and enrollment administration.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday, with timings to be determined

Please refer the Job description for details