ASSOCIATE TEACHER

Neighborhood House Association; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood House Association in San Diego seeks an Assistant Teacher to support preschool instruction under supervision. The role requires 12+ ECE/CD units and an Associate Teacher Permit, with 6+ months of licensed preschool experience. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Compliance with licensing, safety, and immunization requirements is essential. The candidate will help develop weekly plans for infants and toddlers, assist with assessments, and maintain a

Qualifications

• 12+ units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development required.
• Associate Teacher Permit required.
• For Early Head Start: 3 units in Infant/Toddler coursework required.
• 6+ months experience in a licensed preschool facility.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Must meet state licensing requirements including fingerprints, TB, physical exam and immunization proof.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE/CD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing weekly lesson plans integrating developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.
• Recruit families for the program as required by standards.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment that supports physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Screen each child using appropriate assessment tools and translate findings into lesson plans.
• Help develop Individual Education Plans for children with special needs.
• Prepare monthly reports on attendance, absences, sign-in sheets, and CACFP meal counts.
• Assist with documentation such as anecdotal notes, home visits, conferences, and meeting agendas.
• Model daily hygiene routines and ensure classroom and outdoor safety.
• Provide emotional support, encourage self-esteem, and support families and childcare providers.

Education

12+ ECE/CD units

Associate Teacher Permit

Infant & Toddler coursework (3 units)

6+ months licensed preschool experience

CPR/First Aid certification

Immunization & health requirements

ECE/CD degree preferred

Job description

BasicJob Assignment:

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, and when appropriate, under the guidance of a master teacher and/or teacher, assists in the instruction of preschool children. Adheres to the core values of the Agency; NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Practitioners and Professional Practice; Head Start Performance Standards; and required Head Start competencies.

Employment Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, independent worker who possesses a solid understanding of appropriate child development theories and practices; has the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff, managers, clients/ participants, and individuals of varying levels outside of the organization; has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Association management, employees, parents, and others encountered in the course of work; has the demonstrated ability and skills to create and maintain a safe learning environment for children and others; is willing to work effectively with parents, families, and childcare providers and be sensitive to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups; has the demonstrated skills and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; is well organized and is able to plan and prepare in a thorough fashion; and has demonstrated experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse, low income or no income clients and unique populations.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development is required;
• Associate Teacher Permit required;
• For Early Head Start: at least three (3) units of demonstrated coursework in Infant and Toddler is required;
• A minimum of at least six (6) months experience in a licensed preschool facility;
• CurrentCertification in CPR/ Pediatric First Aid or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment required;
• Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare centerincluding fingerprints, TB, and physical examination as well asprovide proof of immunity to measles and pertussis, and must obtain an influenza vaccination, or provide a medical exemption;
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development preferred.

Examples of Major Functions:

• Assist in developing weekly lesson plans which integrateactivities that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlerchildren, reflect an integrated Early Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards;
• Recruits families for the Program as required by Performance Standards;
• Assist in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasingenvironment for the children which facilitates their ability togrow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually;
• Assist in screening each child using appropriate assessment tools, and apply the requisite knowledge and skills intranslating those assessments into appropriate lesson plans tomeet the needs of each child;
• Assist in developing Individual Education Plans for childrenwith special needs;
• Assist in preparing monthly reports on attendance, excusedabsences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CACFP meal count,fluoride tracking, health and safety checklist, etc.
• Complete forms such as writing anecdotal notes/observations, Home Visit, Parent/Teacher Conference, Classroom Meeting, training reports andagendas, Ouch Reports, Parent Engagement Permission Slips, and milestones.
• Assist in ensuring that daily hygiene needs are met bymodeling such routines as tooth brushing, hand washing, use of the bathroom, and meal times;
• Assist in ensuring the safety of the classroom as well as theoutdoor playground;
• Provide emotional support and encourage high self-esteem in the children;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATES:

Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center(fingerprints, TB, physical, Measles, and Pertussis).

Language Skills:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Employee is required to stand, bend or stoop for long periods of time; sit, stand, talk or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and other standard office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus to view documents.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills and information; perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Association staff and others encountered in the course of work.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee works under childcare conditions. The noise level varies from quiet (office) to loud (classroom or playground).