Job Description:
Job Summary
Teaching staff support the planning and delivery of high-quality programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting childrens social and emotional development, and ensuring children are supervised at all times in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Essential Functions
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Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests
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Create and maintain enriched, intentional, and supportive learning environments
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Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members
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Ensure childrens health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and compliance with safety standards
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Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and maintain a positive workplace culture
Work Environment Expectations
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Foster positive, respectful interactions with children and youth
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Maintain safe emotional and physical environments
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Demonstrate reliability through regular attendance and punctuality
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Participate actively in indoor and outdoor programming
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Follow safety guidelines, report health or safety concerns, and remain calm during emergencies or first-aid situations
Physical & Environmental Conditions
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Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions safe for children
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Conduct visual safety inspections and implement preventative measures
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Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities
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Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and sitting on the floor
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Lift and carry items up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance
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Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varying heights
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Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required
Qualifications & Experience
Role Overview
Associate Teachers share responsibility for the care and education of an assigned group of children. More than one Associate Teacher may be assigned to a classroom.
Education
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12–24 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades of C- or better, OR
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Associate Teacher Permit or higher issued by the appropriate credentialing authority
Experience & Skills
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6–12 months of experience in a group care or classroom setting with a consistent age group preferred
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Strong skills in classroom management, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
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Effective organization, time management, and curriculum documentation abilities
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Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment
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Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred
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Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs