Description
The City of Belmont is looking for a caring, creative, and energetic Preschool Teacher to join our team. In this role, you’ll create a safe and welcoming environment where children can explore, play, and build important skills for their future. What You’ll Do
- Plan and lead engaging lessons, games, and art projects for preschool-aged children
- Teach basic skills such as colors, shapes, and the alphabet, while helping children develop social skills
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, nap time, and field trips
- Lead circle time, songs, and other fun group activities
- Prepare and serve healthy snacks and lunches
- Assist with toilet training and diaper changes as needed
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress
- Keep the classroom safe, clean, and organized
- Follow Title 22 California Childcare Licensing regulations and the City’s policies and procedures
- Support children through the stages of development for ages 2 to 5
- Apply basic first aid and follow all health, hygiene, and safety procedures
- Conduct family conferences and student evaluations; assess student skill levels and progress
- Prepare written reports as directed
- Participate in professional growth activities and trainings
- Attend school functions, in-service training, and staff meetings
- Experience working in a preschool or childcare setting (minimum of two years preferred)
- Knowledge of early childhood development, lesson planning, and best practices for children ages 2 to 5
- Creativity, patience, and a genuine love for working with young children
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
- High school diploma plus college coursework in early childhood development or a related field
- Minimum of 12 units of coursework in Early Childhood Education required; 24 units preferred
- Ability to maintain CPR and First Aid certification, renewed every two years
- Must pass a City of Belmont background check, including DOJ fingerprint scan and FBI clearance
- Must pass a health screening and TB test
Benefits
The City of Belmont offers a comprehensive range of benefits that are designed to support your professional growth, personal well-being, and overall job satisfaction. Here is a summary of the benefits you can expect to receive:
Health Insurance - You will have access to a comprehensive health insurance plans, which include:
- Medical insurance via the CalPERS Medical Program. With a City contribution of up to $2,893.54 a month towards plan premium.
- Employer paid employee dental insurance via Delta Dental (nominal monthly cost for dependents).
- Vison Insurance via VSP for you and your eligible dependents.
Retirement- The City of Belmont participates in the CalPERS Retirement Plan . Employees are enrolled at the PEPRA Member or Classic Member subject to CalPERS regulations.
Deferred Compensation - The City makes a monthly contribution of 1.3%. of base salary and an additonal $150.00 per month into employee's 457 Deferred Compensation Account. In addition, employees can make pre-tax contributions via payroll deduction.
Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life balance. You will receive accrual of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Vacation - Accrual starts at 6.33 hours per month of service, equal to ten (10) per year.
- Sick Leave - Earned at one day (8 hours) per month of service.
- Eleven (11) Holidays with an additional two (2) Floating Holidays
Professional Development: The City of Belmont encourages continuous learning and growth. You will have access to educational reimbursement and professional development opportunities, such as workshops, conferences, and training programs, to enhance your skills and knowledge in your field.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Your well-being matters to us. Through our EAP, you and your eligible family members will have access to confidential counseling services, wellness resources, and support for various life challenges.
Please note that this summary provides a general overview of the benefits available to mid-management confidential employees. For more detailed information, including eligibility criteria and specific plan provisions, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Belmont and AFSCME