Associate Teacher, Early Care and Education

Job Summary

Assist Site Supervisor/Permit Teacher in planning and executing a full day/full year instructional program for children. Provide instruction for enrolled children.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possession of or eligible to obtain a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Experience and/or training appropriate to fulfill requirements of the position. Infant/toddler/preschool training and experience preferred. 

Representative Duties

• Plan and implement a daily developmental program to ensure that the cognitive, physical, social emotional, creative needs, and educational needs of students are met.

• Participate in team planning to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on student need, interest, and ability, including completion of through lesson plans.

• Instruct enrolled children using large and small groups and individually planned learning activities.

• Assist site supervisor with establishing a state preschool advisory committee (PAC) that meets no less than two times a year. PAC Involves site staff, parents, and volunteers in the planning and implementation processes associated with curriculum development, program evaluations and compliance, community participation and staff development.

• Maintain daily attendance records as well as auditing end of the month attendance summaries. Maintain student files with required documentation and update regularly.

• Attend meetings, in service, workshops, and early care and education functions, 21 hours must be completed annually.

• Articulate the state preschool program with a regular elementary school, working with teachers and administrators.

• Collaborate with staff to plan and execute a daily nutrition program in compliance with Child Care Food Program which includes shopping for food items that comply with food program guidelines, and to plan community/preschool educational events and solicit community support.

• With the assistance of parent, complete Needs and Services plan for age eligible children that includes an individual feeding plan, sleeping plan, toilet training plan (if applicable). Review and update quarterly or as necessary.

• Follow all safe sleep regulations, including a physical check of sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Verify physical checks by completing safe sleep documentation for each infant. Understand and comply with napping policies and procedures for preschool age children

• Follow the objectives of our program policies which include but are not limited to caring for classroom pets and gardening to maintain outdoor classroom.

• Work with teachers and administrators at elementary schools to articulate the objective and philosophies of the state preschool program.

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Licenses and certificates

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License if required by the duties of the assignment.

Length of Work Year: 

• 10 Months/186 Days - Young Learners Preschool

Salary: $38,237 - $52,755/year + $2,000 MA Stipend

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