Associate Teacher

About the role

Under general supervision of the classroom Teacher or Teacher w/ Waiver, the Associate Teacher promotes activities in the classroom designed to stimulate learning in all educational areas and encourages family participation 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.

Responsibilities

• Interactions with Children and Families (70%)
• Staff Relationships (15%)
• Administrative Functions (15%)

Requirements

• 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 are pending receipt of a current Associate Teacher Permit or higher based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
• Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Must 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 age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
• This position requires up to 20% travel. Travel may include home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and travel between agency locations and family residences throughout the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley service areas in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program needs.

Qualifications

• Full-time 40 hours a week.
• Overtime may be expected.
• Hours may vary according to the needs of the program and families in their caseload.
• May work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

SkillsIntermediate 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 age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Road robust benefit offerings - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy - Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation - You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Pay

Expected Hourly Pay Rate $21.00

Schedule

Full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected. Hours may vary according to the needs of the program and families in their caseload. May work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.