Associated Students, Inc.

Head Teacher

San Luis Obispo, California, United States · Full-time

No sponsorship$45k-$50kDetected 17 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementMentoringAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

Definition & Purpose The Head Teacher is responsible for ensuring a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and safe learning environment for children that reflects the Orfalea Family and ASI Children's Center philosophy and values.
This position is based at the Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Fifteen (15) hours of Health and Safety Training.

Maintain a welcoming and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Support children's social-emotional development and guide them through challenging behaviors and emotions using philosophy aligned strategies.
The Head Teacher provides direct care and instruction to children, leads curriculum planning and assessment, supervises and mentors classroom staff, and builds strong, collaborative relationships with families.

Ability to lift and carry children and classroom materials up to 45-50 pounds in weight.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors for extended periods.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move quickly in response to children's needs or emergencies.
Classroom leadership and coaching skills, including the ability to train, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to staff.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to use general childcare documentation platforms.
California Child Development permit of Teacher Level or higher obtained within first 60 days of hire (at minimum, proof of application submittal must be provided within the first 60 days of hire).
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED is required within 30 days of hire, training provided by ASI.
Experience Requirements Minimum two (2) years of experience working with preschool-aged children or infants and toddlers in a classroom setting that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Strong skills in child supervision, safety awareness, and risk management.
Organizational and time management skills to balance classroom responsibilities with documentation, planning, and assessments.

Proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test, completed health screening, and fingerprint clearance is required.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate educational practices.
Ability to design, implement, and document goals, emergent curriculum and learning environments.
Curriculum Planning, Observation, & Assessment Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences for children.

4/17/2026 The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date revised: 4/17/2026 The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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