Childcare Worker

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lessons and structured learning activities aligned with the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Just 4 Kids Preschool’s CCTR-approved academic curriculum. Support the facilitation of developmentally appropriate activities across learning domains, including language arts, early mathematics, science exploration, arts and crafts, music, movement, and social play. Prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and instructional supplies under the Lead Teacher or Site Director’s direction to ensure a structured and stimulating daily learning environment. Reinforce foundational academic and social skills introduced by the Lead Teacher or Site Director, including color, shape, number, and letter recognition, personal hygiene, self-regulation, and cooperative interaction with peers. Assist in setting up and cleaning the classroom environment before, during, and after program hours in accordance with Title 5 health, safety, and environmental standards. Provide attentive, continuous supervision of children at all times during program hours, including classroom instruction, transitions between activities, outdoor play, and meal and rest periods. Attend to children’s basic daily care needs, including nutrition, hygiene, diapering (where applicable), and age-appropriate self-care routines. Support children’s social-emotional development by modeling positive behavior, de-escalating conflicts, and reinforcing social skills