Early Care Assistant Teacher

Conejo Valley Unified School District•Thousand Oaks, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, utilizing the Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning (NfL) philosophy and standards, plan and facilitate high quality, anti-bias curriculum environment, and daily program activities, involving age appropriate learning methods for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children, which promote child's cognitive, linguistic, physical, social-emotional, and self expressive learning and development in a safe and well supervised manner; carries out program goals and policies. The class of Early Care Assistant Teacher assists in providing infant, toddler and/or preschool care services by performing work tasks with initiative and independent judgment within a limited scope of standardized procedures. In comparison, the class of Early Care Teacher functions with greater independence and performs duties that are of greater complexity, requiring significant breadth of knowledge in executing position functions.

Requirements

High School diploma or an equivalent, and the equivalent of 12 semester units of college-level coursework in early childhood education.
Recent experience in early care and education service, in a structured childcare/preschool program equaling a minimum of 50 days with at least 3 hours per day.
Basic first aid including CPR certification shall be obtained for permanency in this classification (within 6 months of employment)
Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or above issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing OR completion of all necessary coursework requirements at the time of hire, whereby one is eligible to apply and obtain the official permit within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge of: Theory and practice of early childhood education, including infant care
Knowledge of: Organization and operation of early care and education programs
Knowledge of: Program evaluation methods and assessment tools
Knowledge of: Basic elements of team teaching
Knowledge of: Principles of classroom health and safety
Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Knowledge of: Recordkeeping practices and procedures
Ability to: Learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned program functions, such as Infant/Toddler or State Preschool program rules and procedures.
Ability to: Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to: Set appropriate boundaries with children and adults utilizing appropriate conflict resolution skills and proactive communication
Ability to: Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing
Ability to: Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position
Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to: Apply principles of creativity and flexibility in executing program functions
Ability to: Establish and maintain a safe and healthful environment
Ability to: Establish and maintain basic filing systems for program required recordkeeping
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development is highly desirable.
Positions assigned to infant/toddler classrooms must have at least 6 units in infant care

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of programs for either infants/ toddlers OR preschoolers that provide rich opportunities in the development of age appropriate skills, such as exploration of language acquisition, literacy, science/math skills, creativity, discovery and problem solving through play, group activities and individual choice.
Provide essential primary care to infants/toddlers and/or preschoolers throughout the day as program activities are executed.
Guide children in the appropriate use of supplies, materials and equipment; assist in monitoring the use of materials, supplies and equipment and maintain inventory controls.
Assist with the coordination of the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom and center, by utilizing the early childhood environmental rating scale.
Utilizing the Desired Results System, maintain ongoing anecdotal observations, student portfolios, parent conferences and other record keeping activities.
Perform operational activities incidental to the operation of the program, such as monitoring authorization of persons to sign-in and out students, preparation of snacks and clean up, and general housekeeping activities.
Provide information and respond to inquiries from parents participating in the program and the public by interpreting policies and procedures with regard to program operation.
Assist in ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment to achieve optimal learning and development.
Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and pre and in-services trainings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.