ASSOCIATE TEACHER-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Neighborhood House Association•Escondido, CA

21h•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, and when appropriate, under the guidance of a master teacher and/or teacher, assists in the instruction of preschool children. Adheres to the core values of the Agency; NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Practitioners and Professional Practice; Head Start Performance Standards; and required Head Start competencies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, independent worker who possesses a solid understanding of appropriate child development theories and practices;
has the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff, managers, clients/ participants, and individuals of varying levels outside of the organization;
has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Association management, employees, parents, and others encountered in the course of work;
has the demonstrated ability and skills to create and maintain a safe learning environment for children and others;
is willing to work effectively with parents, families, and childcare providers and be sensitive to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups;
has the demonstrated skills and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public;
is well organized and is able to plan and prepare in a thorough fashion;
has demonstrated experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse, low income or no income clients and unique populations.
A minimum of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development is required;
Associate Teacher Permit required;
For Early Head Start: at least three (3) units of demonstrated coursework in Infant and Toddler is required;
A minimum of at least six (6) months experience in a licensed preschool facility;
Current Certification in CPR/ Pediatric First Aid or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment required;
Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center including fingerprints, TB, and physical examination as well as provide proof of immunity to measles and pertussis, and must obtain an influenza vaccination, or provide a medical exemption;
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing weekly lesson plans which integrate activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddler children, reflect an integrated Early Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards;
Recruits families for the Program as required by Performance Standards;
Assist in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for the children which facilitates their ability to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually;
Assist in screening each child using appropriate assessment tools, and apply the requisite knowledge and skills in translating those assessments into appropriate lesson plans to meet the needs of each child;
Assist in developing Individual Education Plans for children with special needs;
Assist in preparing monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CACFP meal count, fluoride tracking, health and safety checklist, etc.
Complete forms such as writing anecdotal notes/observations, Home Visit, Parent/Teacher Conference, Classroom Meeting, training reports and agendas, Ouch Reports, Parent Engagement Permission Slips, and milestones.
Assist in ensuring that daily hygiene needs are met by modeling such routines as tooth brushing, hand washing, use of the bathroom, and meal times;
Assist in ensuring the safety of the classroom as well as the outdoor playground;
Provide emotional support and encourage high self-esteem in the children;
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

15 Holidays Days
401(K) Retirement 6% Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
2 Personal Days
Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Live Well Program
4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)