ASSOCIATE TEACHER

Neighborhood House Association • San Diego, CA

127d

About The Position

The Neighborhood House Association is a non-profit organization. Head Start positions are funded in whole or in part by money provided through the State and Federal Government. Additionally, some Social Service Program positions may be funded in whole or in part through grant funds. Because positions and salaries may be funded through grants, and State and Federal funds ongoing employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds.

Requirements

• A minimum of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development is required.
• Associate Teacher Permit required.
• For Early Head Start Teacher: 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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees