Teacher - Floater (Part-Time)

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center•Santa Cruz, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-exempt position supervised by the Site Supervisor. The Teacher - Floater will work Monday-Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The pay rate is $23.25 - $27.25 per hour, depending on experience and ECE units, with an additional $1.00 per hour Bilingual/Biliterate Pay differential for English/Spanish speakers. The primary role of the Teacher is to provide early care and education to children. This floater position will cover lunch breaks and prep time for Preschool and PreK classrooms. During the work hours, children will be engaged in lunch, nap time, afternoon snack, and free play.

Requirements

Must have a childcare Teacher permit to apply for this job.
Title 5 requirements: Hold or be eligible for and apply within 30 days of hire, a valid teacher’s Child Development Permit which requires 24 units of ECE including core courses (child growth and development, child, family and community; and program/curriculum) plus 16 General Ed units and 175 days of 3+ hours per day of experience in the past 4 years. Or an AA in ECE or a related field with three units supervised field experience in an ECE setting.
Title 22 requirements: Completed at least six postsecondary semester units of specified early childhood education classes and be currently enrolled in Early Education Classes or have a valid Child Development Assistant permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. A teacher hired with six units must complete at least two additional units each semester until fully qualified. A fully qualified teacher shall have 12 postsecondary semester units in early childhood education from an accredited college and six months of work experience in a licensed Childcare Center or similar program. The units shall include courses covering child growth and development; child, family and community; and program/curriculum.
If working in the Infant program, must have 4 additional units in Infant/Toddler development.
Proficient in English required (verbal & written).
All Staff must have a valid/current Infant and Child CPR and First Aid card.
Must have a health screening including full immunization and a negative TB, DPT and MMR test.
Regular use of hands, wrists and finger movements; ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboard), writing (notetaking).
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time; twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, holding and lifting up to 40 lbs.
Ability to hear normal speech, hear and talk to exchange information in person and telephone.
Ability to think and work effectively under pressure.
Ability to effectively serve participants; decision making, maintain a concentrated level of attention to information communicate in person and by telephone throughout a typical workday.
Ability to understand and retain instructions from supervisor in person, by email or by telephone.
Attention to detail.
Competent computer skills including basic Microsoft Office knowledge.
Ability to professionally represent the agency through appropriate demeanor and attire.
Capable of working collaboratively and independently.
Maintain a high level of self-awareness and healthy boundaries with participants.
Desire to self-reflect and evaluate personal beliefs, biases, values, attitudes and actions.
Maintain and practice a comprehensive self-care routine.
Maintain flexibility regarding job roles and duties.
Ability to apply the strength-based model to support volunteers and co-workers.
Ability to manage volunteers including creating a welcoming environment, setting clear expectations, having healthy boundaries and addressing performance issues.
Capacity to assess, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced and ever-changing environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to efficiently evaluate and problem solve complex issues.
Fluent and articulate writing abilities.
Commitment to maintain a mutually respectful & supportive work environment that values and empowers team members to collectively accomplish program goals.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish (helpful but not required)
If this position requires driving on behalf of the agency, a DMV background check will also be required.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in language development/early literacy, math, social-emotional, science, creative expression, and fostering independence.
Monitor children and the environment (indoors and out) for safety and appropriate interactions.
Care for children's basic needs including eating, sleeping/resting, diapering/toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
Provide for children's emotional needs through physical nurturing, problem-solving, fostering autonomy, respecting feelings, positive communication, and facilitating peer interaction.
Plan and carry out daily circle times (Morning and Afternoon) to stimulate cognitive growth, develop literacy skills, increase creativity, and be developmentally and age-appropriate.
Set up a stimulating classroom environment, indoors and out, with activities supporting the whole child's development.
Foster an anti-bias classroom environment.
Maintain confidentiality about children and families.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
Support children according to California State Licensing Regulation Title 5 and Title 22.
Model and mentor other Teachers, Teacher’s Aides, and volunteers.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
Share ideas, give positive feedback, and constructive feedback.
Assist in developing a cooperative team relationship with staff.
Maintain and foster clear communication with co-workers.
Greet parents and children and assist children in their adjustment to the center daily.
Develop a positive rapport with parents.
Communicate daily with parents about their child’s day.
Exchange important information with parents about their child.
Respond to parents' needs and ideas.
Inform families of and promote upcoming agency and program events.
Maintain necessary documentation, reports, and charts to meet licensing requirements, CDE contract requirements, and program standards.
Perform other responsibilities as required.