Part-Time Extended Daycare Toddler Teacher, Canyon Heights Academy, 2026-2027 School Year

Job Description

Canyon Heights Academy is looking for a full-time Toddler Program Teacher to join our Early Childhood Education team. This teacher will be working with 18-36 month olds in Canyon Heights Academy’s Early Montessori program, the only Catholic Montessori program in the South Bay for toddler aged children.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 12 units in early childhood education

• Minimum age of 18

• Prior experience working with children in an organized program

• Must have knowledge of children’s developmental stages and activities that are appropriate for grade level.

• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the program.

• Has the ability to interact well with others in a professional environment.

• Proof of medical/TB exam

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Working with the Early Childhood Program Director to implement engaging, developmentally appropriate enrichment activities which expand and support student learning experiences beyond the classroom

• Observing, monitoring, and participating in children’s play activities

• Building positive relationships with parents, students and school personnel

• Demonstrating cooperation, flexibility and teamwork

• Maintaining a safe, conducive environment for children inside and outside

• Being aware of ratio requirements and monitor to stay within the childcare licensing stipulations for teacher to student ratios

• Instructing children in the practice of cleanliness and self care

• Documenting incidents of injury, health or behavior issues

• Keeping materials inventoried, organized and put away when finished

• Performing assigned housekeeping duties daily

• Preparing snacks

• Implementing program procedures effectively to ensure the safe being of all participants

• Enjoying being with students and foster their spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development through the duties outlined above

Hourly rate: $28- $30/hour. Depending on Experience

Applicants interested in the role are directed to please email Mrs. Marija Fisher at mfisher@chamail.net. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to undergo background checks, LiveScan fingerprinting, and TB testing.

You can learn more about our school by visiting our website at

www.canyonheightsacademy.com.

About the Employer

The mission of Canyon Heights Academy is to provide the highest quality education to our students and contribute to their integral (intellectual, human, spiritual and apostolic) formation as Catholic Christian leaders. Through them, we seek to contribute to social renewal in light of the Gospel. Canyon Heights students should be young people of integrity and character who command a knowledge of their faith, the humanities, and the sciences. Students should display a critical discernment and possess a disposition toward service.