Associate Teacher

About the role

Peninsula Family Service (PFS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, families, and older adults through various programs and services. Established in 1950, PFS has been a trusted community partner for over 75 years, focusing on fostering stability, resilience, and well-being for those it serves.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in planning and implementing daily activities.
• Prepare materials and support lesson plans and interactions for planned activities.
• Document observations of children and their activities.
• Support children's self-help skills, independence, and problem-solving abilities.
• Incorporate early STEM, literacy, and social emotional learning strategies into the classroom experience.
• Ensure constant and active supervision of all children.
• Respond promptly to children’s needs, following individualized care routines if applicable.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing, California Department of Social Services, and Head Start Health and safety standards.
• Monitor children’s health checks daily and document concerns.
• Complete ongoing observations and assessments.
• Provide observations for DRDP data and maintain accurate and timely incident reports and child portfolios (learning-genie).
• Participate in data-driven planning for children and program outcomes.
• Establish positive, respectful relationships with families.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and at least two home visits per program year.
• Share developmental progress, resources, and strategies with families to support learning at home.
• Encourage family participation in classroom and program activities.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, Face Coordinators, and specialists to support children's Individualized Family Service Plan or other identified needs.
• Participate in 21 hours of professional development and annual required training.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all agency policies, licensing regulations, and Early Head Start performance standards.

Qualifications

• Associate teacher permit issued by CTC.
• Minimum of 12 ECE/CD units with three units in Infant/toddler development if working with that specific age group.
• Preferred but not required: one year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility.
• Work towards Associate Teacher or higher Permit (or eligible to obtain one).
• Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• Bilingual skills desired (English/Spanish).

Special Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Engage in floor/sitting at ground level play with children for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to a childcare classroom indoor/outdoor setting, cleaning, disinfectant supplies, and noise levels that are consistent with working with young children.

Salary

$28.85 per hour, $60,080.00 annually.