CDC Associate Teacher (19hr) Pool

Under the direction of the classroom lead teacher and assistant director, the associate teacher assists with and oversees the daily operations and teaches an assigned group of children using developmentally appropriate practices in the preschool or infant/toddler program that includes an environment that fosters active exploration; encourages independent choices and active problem solving along with sharing experiences with others. Successfully integrates and individualizes care and curriculum for all children regardless of abilities. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• Acts as a part of a teaching team that assists with teaching and supervising a group of children that include planning and providing an appropriate classroom environment; in addition, provide activities and experiences for all areas of children's development
• Oversees classroom operations and staffing in the absence of the lead teacher
• Assists with warmly greeting each parent upon arrival and departure and consistently communicate with parents
• Assists with administering assessments and screenings; conduct on-going observation and assessment of assigned children's growth and development and record results
• Maintains required records and develop portfolios for assigned children to document developmental growth
• Contributes in planning and preparation of lesson plans based on child observations, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Family Service Education Plan (FSEP) goals, and assessment results
• Under the guidance of the lead teacher and instruction of the Family Service Education Coordinator and/or health consultants, implements intervention practices based on individualized goals; works collaboratively with speech and language pathologists, psychologists, medical professionals, and other support persons
• Supports the full integration of children with special needs into the classroom; assists with planning and providing daily experiences, activities, and routines that achieve the goals of the IEP/FSEP, and/or individual intervention plans
• Adapts curriculum and prepares specialized materials to meet the needs of children with disabilities
• Works collaboratively with lab instructors and provides modeling and support for college lab students training in the classroom
• Assists with scheduling and conducts parent/teacher conferences; develops goals for the child's growth with the parent
• Participates in staff meetings and training activities, case conferences, parent conferences, center meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as directed
• Provides training and guidance for classroom volunteers
• Prepares snacks and follows food program guidelines; participates in family style meal service; prepares and sets up tables, guides children in cleanup activities following meals and snacks, washes and sanitizes dishes according to center procedure
• Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with Title V regulations and policy
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping, laundry, windows, etc.
• Assists with special projects, such as open houses, parent meetings, fundraisers, etc., during or after normal work schedule
• Complies with Child Development Center (CDC) policies and procedures, administrative regulations, State of California Health and Welfare Codes, and Child Development Division Title V regulations
• Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Ability to:

• Speak, read and write English clearly
• Prepare and maintain accurate records using proper spelling and accurate calculations
• Stand, walk, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, stoop, twist, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Stand on feet for long periods of time; sit on floor or child-sized chair
• Work cooperatively with others
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• 24 units of ECE/CD plus 16 units of GE AND 2 adult supervision units and 3 units in Infant and Toddler Development within first year of employment AND must possess or be eligible for a Teacher Permit
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

License or Certificate:

• Certificate of TB Clearance OR negative TB Skin Test AND
• Proof of Immunizations - Influenza (between August 1 and December 1 OR written statement declining the influenza vaccine), Pertussis, and Measles

Conditional Employment: If a person meets all other requirements for employment, but needs additional time to obtain and provide his or her immunization records, the person may be employed conditionally for a maximum of 30 days upon signing and submitting a written statement attesting that he or she has been immunized as required.

Desired:

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) in ECE/CD (or closely related field) OR
• AA/AS in any field plus 24 units of ECE/CD AND
• 2 adult supervision units and 3 units in Infant and Toddler Development

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment
Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings

Physical

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds

Vision
See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction