Associate Teacher (Rincon)
About The Position
MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities since 1965. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. MAAC's Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) programs are comprehensive federally funded school-readiness programs for low-income and special needs children that promote parents as the primary educator of the child. MAAC currently serves a diverse group of low-income children and their families in North County; the majority of the participating families are of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity. These programs ensure that children ages 0-3 (EHS) and 3-5 (HS) and their families are provided with comprehensive services to promote optimum physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. MAAC’s California State Preschool program provides educational and developmental services to qualifying children ages 3 to 5; parents are encouraged to participate with their children and to be involved in their children’s development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Twelve (12) units (including core units) from an accredited college/university in Early Childhood Education OR Child Development
- California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or California Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- Valid CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers Cards must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment
- Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.
- Background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.
- Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.
- Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.
- Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.
Nice To Haves
- Head Start philosophy, principles, and comprehensive services preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- One (1) year Head Start experience with children in a classroom setting
- One (1) year preschool experience with children in a classroom setting
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides input and assistance into daily classroom activities and lesson plans
- Assists in designing and implementing classroom activities to meet the needs of the individual child
- Assists in implementing the approved curriculum and multi-cultural education
- Assists with classroom arrangement and related physical requirements to provide a safe, healthy, interesting, and enjoyable learning environment
- Develops and maintains an open, friendly, and informative relationship with parents and volunteers
- Assists in the interpretation and explanation of Head Start policies, programs, and principles
- Records individual children’s behavior and observations on appropriate record keeping forms
- Provides experiences for growing and learning for the individual child in relationship to his/her cultural and socioeconomic background
- Performs accurate numerical counts, such as attendance and meal counts
- Assists in maintaining classroom cleanliness; assists in set-up and maintenance of the classroom lunch area; assists in laundry and other maintenance; supervises children on bus as needed
- Assists in home visits at times convenient to the parent(s); assists in developing an Individual Family Plan for each child and family beginning at time of enrollment (phase-in) and updating it at least three times in the school year
- Attends mandated training programs, conferences, meetings
- Ensures personalized special services are provided to special needs children (i.e., feeding, assistance with toileting, including diapering, catheterization, training, urine bags, physically carrying the child – specialized training and equipment will be provided as needed)
- Assists in the development of individual education plans and teaching
- Provides an environment that facilitates growth and positive self-image for children
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid, designated training available through MAAC for CPR, First Aid and Food Handler's Cards
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
