Associate Teacher

Objective of Position

To provide high-quality child development programs in keeping 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
• Aid 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
• Must 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