Associate Teacher

Cityteam; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization seeks an Associate Teacher for its Grace Village Child Care Center in San Jose. This full-time position involves supporting the Childcare Director and creating a nurturing environment for children. Responsibilities include implementing age-appropriate activities, supervising children, and adhering to licensing requirements. The ideal candidate should have a passion for child development, be patient, flexible, and possess a minimum of a High School Diploma with relevant educational units. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a childcare program or volunteering.
• Must hold CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Support the Childcare Director in a safe, nurturing classroom.
• Implement age-appropriate activities for children's development.
• Supervise children and maintain compliance with licensing regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patience

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian)

Education

High School Diploma with 12 units in Early Childhood Education

Associates Degree in Education

California Commission Teacher Credential Associate Teacher Permit

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

CityTeam is a Christian non‑profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of CityTeam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the frontlines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.

Associate Teacher for Grace Village Child Care Center

The Associate Teacher for Grace Village Child Care Center plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the childcare program. Under the guidance of the Childcare Director, the Associate Teacher helps create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role involves assisting with classroom activities, supervising children, supporting routines and modeling positive Christ‑like manner.

The Associate Teacher works collaboratively with teaching staff to implement lesson plans, support children’s social‑emotional development and ensure a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment. Responsibilities include always maintaining safety, assisting with daily care routines, and adhering to all state licensing requirements and CityTeam policies. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, values teamwork, demonstrates patience and flexibility, and approaches challenges with grace and humility.

The Associate Teacher is a full‑time non‑exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

1. Support the Childcare Director in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
2. Assist with implementation of age‑appropriate activities and lesson plans that support children’s cognitive, social‑emotional, physical and spiritual development.
3. Always supervise children to ensure safety, well‑being, and compliance with childcare licensing regulations.
4. Assist with daily classroom routines including arrival, departure, meals, rest time, toileting and transitions.
5. Model positive behavior, appropriate language, and Christ‑centered values in all interactions with children and families.
6. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment in accordance with health and safety standards.
7. Communicate respectfully and effectively with other staff and families as directed.
8. Observe and report children’s behavior, needs and progress to the Director.
9. Follow all CityTeam policies, procedures and licensing requirements.
10. Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time
• Walk, bend, twist, crawl & kneel
• Talk, hear, & smell
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Working in an environment where bodily fluids

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma with 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education
• At least two years of experience working, or volunteering, in a childcare program.
• Good interpersonal skills, with proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Good written communication skills, experience writing reports and or policies and computer literate with proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Education or related field
• California Commission Teacher Credential Associate Teacher Permit
• Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian)

Work Conditions

• This job operated primarily in a licensed childcare classroom and residential program setting.
• The role involved frequent interaction with children and required active supervision, movement and engagement throughout the day.
• Use of standard childcare and classroom equipment may occur as needed.
• Work hours may vary based on classroom and program scheduling needs.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for CityTeam Ministries

• Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers
• Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam’s Statement of Faith
• Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time.