Lead Teacher - Early Childhood

• 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.
• Spanish bilingual preferred, but not required

Schedule:

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

Benefits

This grant-funded position has been approved for a two-year term expected to end in June 2026. Upon conclusion of the grant term, the position is subject to annual renewal. At-will employment.

Compensation: Salary is typically between $20 - $25 per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by the scope of the position and the candidate's relevant experience.  Full salary range for the position (as a max for highly skilled and experienced employees) could go up to $35/hour.

Other Benefits Include: 

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time

Professional Development: Regular on-site RIE training from a seasoned-RIE Associate as well as daily mentorship/guidance from an experienced Early Childcare specialist.