Under the general supervision, the Associate Teacher promotes activities in the classroom designed to stimulate learning in all developmental domains and encourages Family Engagement in all aspects of the program. The Associate Teacher develops individual goals for children, provides on-going assessment on progress and facilitates transition into kindergarten.
Hourly Starting Range- $21.00 - $24.72
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Within the team structure, Associate Teacher will provide quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program, which include the following responsibilities:
Interactions with Children and Families (70%), Staff Relationships (15%), and Administrative Functions (15%)
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Job Specifications
Minimum Required
- Education: 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including 3 semester units of infant/ toddler development coursework.
- Experience:
- 6 months of external experience or 1,000 hours of Early Care and Learning classroom experience working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting.
- Professional/Technical Certifications:
- Must hold or apply for a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix on start date with ECL Representative
- Hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Must have intermediate Technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
- Basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
- Work Schedule:
- Associate Teachers work full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected.
- Hours may vary according to the needs of the family in their caseload.
- The Associate Teacher may work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
- Work environment: This works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages Birth to 5 years old, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. Center assignments may vary depending on business need.
- Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Head Start / CCP Criminal Records (e.g. Live Scan Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Index Check, Sexual Offender Registry, Health, Tuberculosis (TB) test and Immunization clearances required.
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Associate Teacher Job Flyer