Associate Teacher I-III

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.•Clearlake, CA

12d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the Head Start (HS) curriculum. Responsible for the education and care of assigned children and communication with their families. This role involves working directly with children in daily classroom activities that meet Head Start Performance Standards and State of CA Licensing regulations. The Associate Teacher will assist with assessing and planning individual and group learning and play activities, observations, developmental assessments, and daily program review. They will also help with classroom management, organizing materials, and supporting parent volunteers. The position requires participation in curriculum planning meetings, recordkeeping, and home visits. For bilingual employees, all job duties will be performed utilizing dual language ability to provide optimum support and services for clients and staff. Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must hold and maintain a current California Department of Education Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher or hold and maintain a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Must have a minimum of 15 hours of Preventive Child Health and Safety training and maintain a current Infant and Child CPR First Aid certification or complete these requirements within 3 months of being hired.
Must apply an Associate Teacher Permit within 3 months of being hired and provide verification.
Knowledge of principles and practices of Child Development/Early Childhood Education.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards preferred.
Knowledge of computer and internet use as relates to the duties of the position; prior use of Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
Ability to take over for the Lead Teacher in the classroom when necessary.
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing in English (required).
Ability to accurately and legibly maintain records and prepare reports either by hand, or by using a computer and related software programs.
Ability to interact with others in a culturally and emotionally sensitive manner.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team but have the ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidential information, documentation, and handle sensitive situations appropriately.
Ability to work flexible hours for scheduled weekend or evening activities as needed.
Ability to be flexible and able to meet the changing needs of the program.
For work-related driving, employee must have: a current, valid California driver’s license; a driving record that demonstrates the employee is a safe, appropriate driver as verified by a DMV printout; and proof of personal automobile insurance; or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance.
Employment is contingent on completion of a pre-employment health screening, and meeting TB test and regulatory immunization and vaccination requirements related to work in a Head Start Program and a licensed child care facility.
Employment is contingent on receipt by program of a Criminal Record Clearance confirming eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Motivate, engage with, and work effectively and professionally with parents and other adults as well as with children from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the health and safety of children enrolled at the site while under our care.
Participate in regular reflective supervision sessions and self-assessment to promote ongoing professional development.
Work directly with children in daily classroom activities which meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State of CA Licensing regulations.
Assist the Lead Teacher in assessing and planning individual and group learning and play activities for the children as well as field trips, projects, and hygiene and nutrition programs; perform observations and developmental assessments, and daily review of the program.
Assist with daily activities and classroom management including working with small groups, holding circle time, and directing transitions; facilitate and expand upon daily activities, and provide individual assistance to children.
Organize program materials and environment needed for daily activities.
Assist Lead Teacher with orienting and guiding parent volunteers in the classroom.
Contribute to team development of lesson plans; organize program materials and environment to support planned classroom activities; fill in for Lead Teacher in his/her absence.
Provide childcare during parent and PPC activities.
Participate in the curriculum planning meetings and support the Lead Teacher with implementation of the curriculum plans.
Assist Lead Teacher with recordkeeping and reporting duties of education component. Keep required records, documents services and follow-up, and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards in education and special education service areas.
Work with parent(s) or guardian(s) individually in homes and through parent meetings to involve them in the education of their child(ren). Participate in individual conferences and home visits with Lead Teacher as requested.
Participate in the daily cleaning of the classroom including sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, and sanitizing bathrooms.
Attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as necessary.
Responsible for generating, collecting and documenting Non-Federal Share Match.
For bilingual employees, performs all job duties utilizing dual language ability as necessary to provide optimum support and services for clients and staff.
Other duties as assigned or required.