Project-Based Associate teacher

Child Care Resource Center • Palmdale, CA

16h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! General Summary: Under general supervision of the classroom Teacher or Teacher w/ Waiver, the Associate Teacher promotes activities in the classroom designed to stimulate learning in all educational areas and encourages family participation in all aspects of the program. The Associate Teacher develops individual goals for children, provides on-going assessment on progress and facilitates transition into kindergarten f or the duration of center needs, not to exceed twelve (12) months. Assignment duration may be shortened based on staffing or operational needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Within the team structure, Associate Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program, which include the following responsibilities:

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education : 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including 3 semester units of infant/ toddler development coursework.
• Experience : 6 months of external experience or 1,000 hours of Early Care and Learning classroom experience working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting.
• Professional/Technical Certifications : This limited-term, project-based assignment is designated for temporary employees who were previously grandfathered into the role without a Teacher permit. A valid Teacher Permit is required to remain the position beyond the limited-term assignment. Employees who do not yet possess the required permit may be placed into this role on a limited-term basis, not to exceed twelve (12) months, while the permit is pending. Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Technical Requirements: Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program. Basic knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
• Behavioral: Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment, including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. Uphold the values and principles of the organization. Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation. Effective communication and customer service, working collaboratively with adults and children, able to demonstrate a supportive attitude to families. Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative teamwork, accurate work product, strong problem-solving skills, and effective critical thinking. Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions. Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met. Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives. Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements. Adherence to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with child management in the classroom, outside, transitions, and sign in and sign out process.
• Assist with providing age-appropriate activities using the chosen curriculum and supplemental materials.
• Assist with supporting all children, addressing their individual capabilities and requirements.
• Assist in establishing weekly goals that promote individual and group educational plans.
• Partner with parents to provide care for all children, including feeding and diapering.
• Partner with families and teachers to encourage guided experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, choices, and ways to ask open-ended questions with their children.
• Support the implementation of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, and other applicable policies and regulations.
• Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate activities and ensure that learning environments, equipment, eating, diapering, and napping areas are clean, safe, and sanitized.
• Assist with food service and other classroom needs as requested.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding each child’s progress and provide parents with resources.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences to establish individual goals, communicate class progress, and provide educational strategies for caregivers to implement
• Develop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries parents, caregivers, and families
• Support with the daily routine and functions in the classroom to ensure they are being implemented
• Support the Individual Education Plan processes by participating in meetings, making referrals, active in assessments, goals planning, and ensuring children are receiving services.
• Maintain communication and professional boundaries with staff at all times
• Ensure monthly reports are accurate and submitted to the Teacher and Center Director.
• Support the completion and submission of weekly lesson plans and goals to the Teacher and/or Center Director for review and feedback prior to implementation.
• Collect observations for ongoing assessments to ensure child outcomes are meeting agency benchmarks.
• Read, analyze, and interpret data from the DRDP (2015) to support creating child and center specific goals.
• Implement knowledge of age-appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, IEP/IFSP meetings, and teaching methods/practices.
• Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly.
• Support consistent adherence to Suspected Child Abuse reporting policies, procedures and documentation by all center and regional staff.
• In the absence of the Teacher and Center Director, complete the Unusual Incident reports and promptly communicate incidents to the Early Learning Supervisor.
• Maintain a system of confidentiality for all data, records, and information regarding Early Care and Learning families at all times.
• Promptly report all issues, emergencies, and unusual incidents.
• Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Will establish and maintain ongoing lines of communication with the Teacher.
• Active engagement in parent meetings; provide childcare as needed, participation, planning, and set up of materials and room.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed