Associate Teacher-Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Associate Teacher-Infant/Toddler/Preschool

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION, LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Teacher assists and sometimes leads the educational efforts for the children and families enrolled in an early childhood education classroom. The position may supervise or contribute to the supervision of instructional assistants or aides. 

1. SPECIFIC DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with and at times oversee the day-to-day instruction and classroom operation in keeping with the California Early Childhood Educator Competencies or similar competencies adopted by the state
2. Assist with the maintenance of records on children and families as required by Community Care Licensing and others as necessary
3. Develop and lead developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive instruction that prepares children for kindergarten. Emphasis is on early literacy and mathematical thinking development social and emotional skills development in keeping with California-adopted early childhood curriculum and frameworks 
4. Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices in English and the target language, and developing and implementing effective dual language practices, including participation in identifying, referring and supporting the needs of individual students.
5. Complete program-adopted student progress instruments and screening tools 
6. Assist with planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional dual language immersion practices.
7. Maintain effective communication with families and staff members
8. Train staff as appropriate and contribute to staff members’ evaluations if asked
9. May serve as substitute Site Supervisor when Site Supervisor is offsite
10. Maintain confidentiality and ensure privacy in communications about children, families, and staff and colleagues.
11. Diaper and assist children with toileting as needed
12. Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Executive Director or immediate supervisor

1. EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

1. Associate Teacher permit on the California Child Development Permit Matrix required. A minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education is preferred. Depending on the specific assignment, 3 infant/toddler units may be required
2. Demonstrated understanding of growth and development birth through school-age
3. Experience maintaining compliance with Title 22 and Title 5 licensing regulations preferred
4. Ability to physically perform routine duties with young children
5. Preferably proficient in both English and Spanish and bicultural
6. Computer and Internet literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred
7. Valid automobile insurance and a valid California Driver's License, if applicable
8. Willingness to be on call beyond program hours to call substitutes to ensure that classroom staffing is appropriate and to manage special events and emergencies 
9. Covid-19 vaccine required