Associate Teacher
YWCA Greater Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 4 mo ago
On-siteEducation$22/hrFull-time
Objective of Position
To provide high-quality child development programs in alignment with the YWCA GLA Mission.
Statement of Primary Duties
- Provide careful and effective supervision of children's activities as assigned by the Site Director and Program Director
- Maintain appropriate standards and rules for children's behavior. Disciplinary methods used are non-punitive, supporting children's self-esteem while teaching self-discipline
- Work with assigned group of infants and toddlers applying best practices for infant/toddler care
- Facilitate and nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust and growing autonomy
- Facilitate program curriculum planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that enrich academic skills, linguistic abilities, cultural and recreational experiences
- Interact positively with all parents and refer questions and concerns to the Site Director or Program Director as appropriate
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
- Assist Teacher with meal counts, absent slips, and sign-in/sing-out sheets
- Complete Desire Results Developmental Profiles and Ages and Stages Questionnaires under the supervision of the Teacher for a group of children as assigned by the Teacher
- Potty train as needed
- Perform related housekeeping duties as assigned such as sanitizing tables, sweeping and cleaning up spills
Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education including core courses
- Possession of current Associate Teacher permit to the standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Six months experience working with children in a group setting
- Must provide a TB clearance within the last 12 months and must be retested a minimum of every two years as required by Community Care Licensing
- Minimum of 15 hours of training in preventive health practices including pediatric CPR
- Ability to life up to 35lbs
- Ability to sit on floor, bend at waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time
- Show evidence of a successful Health Screening as required by Community Care Licensing on a yearly basis
Salary
$22/hour
Locations Available
- Angeles Mesa Empowerment Center: 2501 W. Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Union Pacific Empowerment Center: 4315 Union Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Supervisor
Gloria Molina Empowerment Center: 7515 Pacific Blvd, Walnut Park, CA 90255