Job: ASSOCIATE TEACHER

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Jobing Description

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, Master Teacher and/ or Teacher, assists in the instruction of pre-school aged children. Assists in developing weekly lesson plans; assists in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for children; assists in screening each child using appropriate assessment tools; assists in developing IEP‚s for children with special needs; assists in ensuring daily hygiene needs are met; assists in preparing monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets; assists in conducting home visits and
parent/teacher conferences; collaborates with the classroom Family Services Assistant to ensure that the needs of the family are met; prepares food for children‚s meal times, washes dishes, and maintains cleanliness of children‚s bathroom and classroom environment; administers basic first aid; participates in Family Support Team meetings and documents necessary information in the children‚s files. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements

Education, Experience & Training:

For Head Start
At least an AA Degree in child development/early childhood education from an accredited college or university and an Associate Teacher permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Fifty (50) days of experience in a childcare education program working at least three hours per day within the last two years.

For Early Head Start
Incorporated to what is listed above, must have successfully complete at least 3 semester units related to the care of infants and toddler and at least 6 months experience in a licensed infant/toddler care center.

Knowledge of: Must have knowledge of appropriate child development theories and
practices; must be computer literate.

Ability to: Create and maintain a safe learning environment for children and others; work effectively with children, parents, family, and community. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Must be sensitive to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups.

Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain State law and County licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center (fingerprints, TB, and physical). Teaching permit and sealed official transcript must be attached to application to be considered.