Head Start Associate Teacher

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for children.
• Support the development of positive relationships between children and adults.
• Observe and document child development and progress.
• Supervise and participate in playground activities.
• Introduce new foods and reinforce proper eating habits.
• Maintain awareness of and care for daily child health needs.
• Operate necessary equipment and machines.
• Perform clerical tasks such as attendance reports and lunch counts.
• Model appropriate behavior as a role model.
• Attend staff meetings and inservice training.
• Assist with communication issues involving limited English proficiency or Spanish.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of child growth and developmental principles.
• Effective communication with children and parents.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Confidentiality regarding center-related incidents and information.
• Ability to communicate the program's philosophy to families.
• Stress management and ability to handle daily instruction and care of young children.
• Operate necessary program equipment.
• Positive attitude and ability to maintain cooperative relationships.
• Bilingual and/or bilingual ability is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Sit most of the time, but may stand or walk for brief periods.
• Perceive the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and manual dexterity.
• Handle and work with various materials and objects.

EDUCATION

• High School Graduate.
• Minimum of a valid Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Associate Degree in Child Development or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• One year paid experience working with young children.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Fingerprint clearance required.
• TB clearance required.

TO APPLY

Please email: raguilar@salida.k12.ca.us or apply directly through edjoin.org.