Associate Teacher

Cape Community Association for Pre-School • Hayward, CA

7d • $22 - $25

About The Position

CAPE, Inc. has a wonderful opportunity for a Teacher Assistant Full Time (FT), 12 Months Position is Non-Exempt, Regular Full Time, 12 months Pay Rate: Hourly; Commensurate with experience, skills, knowledge, ability, education, and permit level from $22.07 up to $24.50/hour Eligible for group benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement plan; paid Holidays, vacation and sick days; educational assistance Reports to Center Director or Site Supervisor Agency Overview: CAPE, Inc. headquarters is in Livermore, and provides early childhood education services (Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs) in Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Hayward areas. CAPE offers a cohesive environment for passionate people who want to make a significant contribution to early childhood education, social/emotional development and early childhood mental health. Position Overview: Associate Teacher will work with children individually, and in small and large groups as part of the cooperative classroom team, assisting them in building confidence and increasing self-esteem. This is a training position that will be under direct supervision of qualified staff.

Requirements

• Four core classes and Associate Teacher permit (CA)
• Four core classes and 3 units Infant/Toddler (EH), and Associate Teacher permit
• HS diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid vehicle insurance
• Be willing to enroll in Early Childhood Education coursework
• Ability to work within the philosophy of the CAPE program
• Effective communication skills – both oral and written
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Teamwork/Effective interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Professionalism
• Comprehension of job-related responsibilities
• Detail-oriented and customer service oriented
• Initiative/Flexibility

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual skills; Spanish/English, Farsi/English, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher as needed
• Assist in carrying out the goals, policies, procedures and activities designed to implement CAPE, Inc. educational objectives, Head Start Performance Standards and CDE Regulations
• Assist with implementing a developmentally appropriate, emergent, anti-bias curriculum, obtaining input from parents and other staff which includes aspects of all relevant Head Start State Preschool components
• Assist with ensuring and maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for children daily.
• Assist in compiling and maintaining a portfolio to demonstrate growth and development of skills for each child
• Observance and application of safety practices always including supervision and maintaining proper ratios
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled families
• Develop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries.
• Collaborate and establish effective working relationships with teaching staff and agency management.
• Assist with ensuring that snacks and meals are served “family style” with an adult seated at the table with children.
• Ensure that menu production records are accurate.
• Assists with proper storage of food on daily and weekly basis
• Meet food handling and safety requirements
• Assist with ensuring that children with exceptional needs are fully included in all program activities
• Adhere to child abuse reporting requirements
• Assist with maintaining a system of confidentiality of records and information on Head Start children and families.
• Diapering and toileting children
• Assist with effective classroom management
• Assist with ensuring that daily routines and functions of the classroom are working and being implemented.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Eligible for group benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement plan
• paid Holidays, vacation and sick days
• educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED