Associate Teacher II - HS PS

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.•Willits, CA

17d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Teacher II assists the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the Head Start curriculum and is responsible for the education and care of assigned children and communication with their families. The role supports children’s health, safety, development, and learning in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and California licensing regulations. It also supports classroom planning and management, family engagement, program documentation, and the preparation and maintenance of classroom materials and environment. The position requires 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, including 12 core units, and six months of early childhood classroom experience. The employee must hold and maintain a current California Department of Education Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. The employee must also have at least 15 hours of Preventive Child Health and Safety training and current Infant and Child CPR/First Aid certification, or complete these within three months of hire. The employee must apply for an Associate Teacher Permit within three months of hire and provide verification. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment health screening and meeting TB, immunization, and vaccination requirements for Head Start and licensed childcare work, as well as receiving criminal record clearance. Work-related driving requires a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record, plus proof of personal automobile insurance, or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance. The job involves classroom work with young children and their families, regular computer and office-equipment use, cleaning duties, and occasional use of kitchen equipment and implements. The assigned-site environment can be noisy. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds unassisted and may occasionally lift heavier materials with assistance using ergonomic guidelines. Travel during the day or night, sometimes over long distances, may be required. Bilingual employees use their dual-language ability as needed to support clients and staff.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
24 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, including 12 core units. Core courses include child/human growth and development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum.
Six months of early childhood classroom experience.
A current California Department of Education Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; the posting also requires applying for an Associate Teacher Permit within three months of hire and providing verification.
At least 15 hours of Preventive Child Health and Safety training and current Infant and Child CPR/First Aid certification, or completion of these requirements within three months of hire.
Knowledge of child development and early childhood education principles and practices.
Ability to take over for the Lead Teacher in the classroom when necessary.
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately in spoken and written English.
Ability to maintain accurate, legible records and prepare reports by hand or using a computer and related software.
Ability to interact in a culturally and emotionally sensitive manner; work effectively with children, parents, and other adults; and maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations appropriately.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently, remain flexible, and adapt to changing program needs.
Ability to work flexible hours for scheduled weekend or evening activities as needed.
For work-related driving: a current, valid California driver’s license and safe driving record verified by DMV printout, with proof of personal automobile insurance; alternatively, reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance.
Completion of a pre-employment health screening and compliance with TB testing and regulatory immunization and vaccination requirements for Head Start and licensed childcare work.
Criminal Record Clearance confirming eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, bending, reaching, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional heavier lifting with assistance; and travel during the day or night, sometimes long distance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
Prior use of Microsoft Office 365.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Ability to motivate, engage with, and work effectively and professionally with parents and other adults and children from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the Head Start curriculum and classroom lesson plans.
Protect the health and safety of children enrolled at the site while they are in the program’s care.
Work directly with children in daily classroom activities that comply with Head Start Performance Standards and California licensing regulations.
Assist with individual and group learning and play activities, field trips, projects, hygiene and nutrition programs, observations, developmental assessments, and daily program review.
Support classroom activities and management, including small-group work, circle time, transitions, individual assistance, and expanding on daily activities.
Organize classroom materials and the environment to support planned activities.
Assist the Lead Teacher with orienting and guiding parent volunteers in the classroom.
Fill in for the Lead Teacher in their absence when necessary.
Provide childcare during parent and PPC activities.
Attend curriculum planning meetings and support implementation of curriculum plans.
Assist with education-component recordkeeping and reporting; maintain required records, document services and follow-up, and support compliance with Head Start education and special education service standards.
Engage parents or guardians in their children’s education through individual work, parent meetings, conferences, and home visits with the Lead Teacher as requested.
Participate in daily classroom cleaning, including sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, and sanitizing bathrooms.
Attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as necessary.
Generate, collect, and document Non-Federal Share Match.
For bilingual employees, use dual-language ability as needed to provide support and services to clients and staff.
Participate in reflective supervision and self-assessment for ongoing professional development.
Follow agency and program policies, safety protocols, confidentiality requirements, and expected work habits; communicate schedule changes or absences to the supervisor for approval.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.