Teacher

​Our Mission

The Rainbow Centers provide a quality, safe and fun program for children. We use positive communication, activities and patience to create responsible citizens for the future.

Our History

Rainbow Rising was established in 1989 for the sole purpose of meeting the needs of the school age children in Irvine, California. We are currently located at 15 elementary schools in Irvine. We provide before and after school care as well as all day care when school is not in session. Our all day programs include fall intersessions, winter and spring recess, summer day camp, teacher in-service days, minimum days, modified days and parent conference days.

Our Programs

We have a developmentally based program with homework and enrichment time, recreational play, crafts, arts, music, dance, science and math. We provide opportunities for socialization, friendships and free choice play, as we believe these are essential building blocks for the whole child’s growth and development.Rainbow Rising Before and After School Care centers are looking for creative, energetic, compassionate and reliable individuals with experience in the field of childcare. Our employees take part in making a difference in children's lives in addition to helping in providing a quality, safe and enjoyable program for children to explore and thrive in.

Rainbow Rising employees are expected to successfully work in a collaborative environment, effectively supervise groups of children, and lead a vast array of activities and events for ages 4 - 12.

• Job Summary

Provides general supervision of all children, while maintaining a ratio of 1:14. Develops and plans age appropriate

curriculum and activities, which are designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision of children, maintaining a 1:14 ratio at all times Monthly curriculum planning

Facilitate planned activities with small and large groups
Uses positive intervention methods to effectively redirect child behavior Maintain an organized and clean center
Attend mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and workshops

• Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age
Fingerprint Clearance
Current TB and Health Screening Current CPR and First Aid Certification Required Vaccinations Fall Availability: MTTHF 2:00pm-5:30/6:00pm and Wednesdays 1:00pm-5:30/6:00pm Summer Availability: Monday - Friday

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma
Completion of 12 ECE or Title 22 qualifying units 6 months of 4 hours per day supervising children

• Physical Requirements*

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments Remaining in a stationary position, standing or sitting for prolonged periods Moving from one worksite to another
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions

Communicating with others to exchange information Medium physical demands
Withstanding outdoor elements
Detecting potential hazards

Operating office productivity machinery Ascends/Descends a ladder or ramp

Recognizes and recalls children and adults on site Distinguishes freshness when creating or serving food

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Offered After 30 Days Of Employment.

401 K Plan Offered After 1 Year Of Employment

40 Hours Of Sick and 16 Hours Of Volunteer Time Offered After 90 Days Of Employment

Accrued Vacation Time and Accrued Personal, Bereavement and Jury Duty Time Are Offered After 1 Year Of Employment

Child Care Tuition Discount After 1 Year Of Employment

Pay Frequency:

• Twice monthly

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Typical start time:

• 2PM

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience working or volunteering with children.
• Are you available MTTHF 2:00pm-5:30/6:00pm and W 1:00pm-5:30/6:00pm?
• Have you completed any college units in the following areas: Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Art, Music or Kinesiology?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92614 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20