Roving Associate Teacher

BJ JORDAN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Roving Associate Teacher fills in for absent center staff, provides additional staffing when needed, or works as assigned. The position supervises and instructs children enrolled in preschool and/or childcare programs and is responsible for supervising an Instructional Assistant and caring for an assigned group of children. The role includes working with children ages 2–3 and traveling to Beanstalk centers in the Sacramento area. The position is full-time, with an 8-hour workday Monday through Friday. Location varies according to program needs. Starting pay is the beginning of the applicable pay range and depends on experience and the permit held. The posting lists an Associate Teacher rate of $23.79–$26.79 per hour (approximately $49,487–$55,723 annually) and a Teacher rate of $26.25–$29.56 per hour (approximately $54,600–$61,480 annually).

Requirements

At least 12 core units of early childhood education (ECE) or child development, including coursework in child/human growth and development, child/family/community or child and family relations, and program and curriculum.
Current Associate Teacher Child Development Permit issued by California Teacher Credentialing.
At least 12 months of experience in an ECE or school-age center setting.
Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification, as well as completion of a Health and Safety in the child care setting course.
Clean motor vehicle record, valid California driver's license, and a registered and insured vehicle.
Fingerprint and criminal clearances.
Pre-employment physical, TB clearance, and current measles and pertussis vaccines.
Application packet must include a resume, a copy of the current permit, unofficial transcripts, and degree(s). A letter of interest is also requested.

Responsibilities

Fill in during the absence of center staff, provide additional staffing when needed, or work as assigned.
Supervise and instruct children enrolled in preschool and/or childcare programs.
Supervise an Instructional Assistant.
Care for children in an assigned group.
Travel to Beanstalk centers in the Sacramento area.