Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher II)
About The Position
The Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher II) plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum and developmental guidelines. The role supports children’s cognitive, affective, psychomotor, emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs through classroom activities and interactions. The teacher engages children in learning through play, powerful interactions, and support that extends learning, including interacting at children’s eye level. The position involves supervising and observing children in classrooms, outdoors, and on field trips; maintaining classroom and child records; communicating with families; and collaborating with Educare SA staff and parents. The teacher also assists with research projects and participates in professional development and specialized training. The role may involve lifting and positioning students with physical disabilities, physically restraining behavior, and assisting non-ambulatory students. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the essential job functions, which may include lifting and positioning students with physical disabilities, physical restraint to control behavior, and assisting non-ambulatory students.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of education from an accredited college or university.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment, or at least 12 hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
- Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to become certified within 60 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum and developmental guidelines.
- Interact with, observe, encourage, and supervise children in the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
- Delegate classroom responsibilities.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Determine individual needs of children in class.
- Prepare and maintain daily observational reports regarding significant individual and group behavior.
- Maintain daily attendance records, classroom records, and other documentation, including portfolios of children’s work.
- Resolve conflicts or difficulties with children or parents.
- Provide conference times with parents periodically or as requested.
- Establish and maintain communication with families through weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters, and parent/teacher conferences.
- Meet training deadlines and submit required documentation, including lesson plans, daily reports, and newsletters, by their due dates.
- Develop and implement programming that supports children’s cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development.
- Assist with the design and implementation of research projects.
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities and specialized training to increase knowledge and skills in the designated program area.
- Engage early childhood students in learning through powerful interactions, play, and support that extends learning.
- Work with Educare SA staff and parents to address the whole child’s emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.
- Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
