Associate Preschool Teacher - Carpinteria Children’s Project : Job Details

Associate Preschool Teacher

Carpinteria Children’s Project

Job Location : Carpinteria,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-02-02T06:39:22Z

Job Description :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION, LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Teacher assists and sometimes leads the educational efforts for the children and families enrolled in an early childhood education classroom. The position may supervise or contribute to the supervision of instructional assistants or aides.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with and at times oversee the day-to-day instruction and classroom operation in keeping with the California Early Childhood Educator Competencies or similar competencies adopted by the state

Assist with the maintenance of records on children and families as required by Community Care Licensing and others as necessary

Develop and lead developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive instruction that prepares children for kindergarten. Emphasis is on early literacy and mathematical thinking development social and emotional skills development in keeping with California-adopted early childhood curriculum and frameworks

Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices in English and the target language, and developing and implementing effective dual language practices, including participation in identifying, referring and supporting the needs of individual students.

Complete program-adopted student progress instruments and screening tools

Assist with planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional dual language immersion practices.

Maintain effective communication with families and staff members

Train staff as appropriate and contribute to staff members' evaluations if asked

May serve as substitute Site Supervisor when Site Supervisor is offsite

Maintain confidentiality and ensure privacy in communications about children, families, and staff and colleagues.

Diaper and assist children with toileting as needed

Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Executive Director or immediate supervisor

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

Associate Teacher permit on the California Child Development Permit Matrix required. A minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education is preferred. Depending on the specific assignment, 3 infant/toddler units may be required

Demonstrated understanding of growth and development birth through school-age

Experience maintaining compliance with Title 22 and Title 5 licensing regulations preferred

Ability to physically perform routine duties with young children

Preferably proficient in both English and Spanish and bicultural

Computer and Internet literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred

Valid automobile insurance and a valid California Driver's License, if applicable

Willingness to be on call beyond program hours to call substitutes to ensure that classroom staffing is appropriate and to manage special events and emergencies

Covid-19 vaccine required

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