Assistant Teacher

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

10d • $25 - $30

About The Position

This is a full-time twelve-month teaching position. The assistant teacher is responsible assisting a lead teacher in the classroom with 8 to 16 children who are 10 weeks to 6 years old. This is a team teaching position and the Assistant Teacher works with the Director and other teachers to plan and implement an appropriate educational program by providing excellent childcare services to faculty, students, and staff of the university.

Requirements

• Understanding of a Play Based Approach and NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice for young children.
• Communicate and work cooperatively and respectfully with all team-members.
• Assist the Teacher in preparing materials and classrooms for activities.
• Assist the Teacher in preparing and/or clean up snack items.
• Attend all meetings and pertinent KOC functions.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the school as designated in the Santa Clara University Employee Policy handbooks and KOC Staff Handbooks.
• Assist in the arrangement, cleaning, and upkeep of the KOC facility.
• Provide positive guidance, redirection, and clear limits for children.
• Ensure the safety of each child at all times.
• Ability to work extended hours to provide staffing coverage as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff.
• High School Diploma or GED; preferably Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Minimum 12 Early Childhood Education Units (Including core units) required, California Associate Teacher Child Development Permit, or eligibility for permit.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer one year of teaching experience with children ages 10 weeks to 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team teaching situation that includes administration, teachers, assistants, and student aids.
• Perform operational duties necessary to maintain a quality early childhood program.
• Communicate openly and positively with children, parents, and staff.
• Establish effective relationships with families, children and staff.
• Support and guide Kids on Campus university student staff.
• Attend all faculty meetings/retreats/parent meetings/special programs.
• Assist in complying with state licensing guidelines.
• Attend pertinent KOC functions.
• Participate in opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Communicate and work cooperatively and respectfully with all team-members.
• Strive for classroom practices that are consistent with the KOC Program Philosophy.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of all children.
• Uphold the philosophical guidelines of the KOC program.
• Support each teacher with classroom specific activities as needed.
• Assist teachers in planning and implementing an engaging classroom environment that support an emergent and inquiry-based curriculum.
• Assist in the arrangement and upkeep of classrooms.
• Assist in the development of classroom materials to be used by the children.
• Use discipline techniques which provide positive guidance, redirection, and the setting of clear limits.

Benefits

• Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees