Associate Teacher

Child Care Resource Center; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Generous Time Off Policy

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Child Care Resource Center in The Woodlands, Texas, seeks an Associate Teacher to support preschool learning and development. The ideal candidate will work full-time, providing quality services and facilitating family involvement. Requirements include early childhood education units and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing professional development and personal well-being.

The Associate Teacher must demonstrate effective communication skills and possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate. Join CCRC in making a meaningful impact in children's lives!

Qualifications

• 6 months of external experience or 1,000 hours in an Early Care setting.
• Must hold valid First Aid and CPR Certificate upon hire.
• Background check required to verify qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Promote activities stimulating learning in educational areas.
• Facilitate family participation in the program.
• Provide quality services in the Early Care and Learning program.

Skills

Intermediate technology skills (Zoom, Outlook, Microsoft Suites)

Basic knowledge of age-appropriate teaching practices

Education

24 semester units in Early Childhood Education

Current Associate Teacher Permit or higher

Job description

Expected Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

General Summary: Under general supervision of the classroom Teacher or Teacher w/ Waiver, the Associate Teacher promotes activities in the classroom designed to stimulate learning in all educational areas and encourages family participation in all aspects of the program. The Associate Teacher develops individual goals for children, provides on-going assessment on progress and facilitates transition into kindergarten.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Within the team structure, Associate Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program, which include the following responsibilities:

Interactions with Children and Families (70%)

Staff Relationships (15%)

Administrative Functions (15%)

Minimum Required

• Education: 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including 3 semester units of infant/ toddler development coursework.
• Experience:
  • 6 months of external experience or 1,000 hours of Early Care and Learning classroom experience working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting.
• Professional/Technical Certifications:
  • Must hold or are pending receipt of a current Associate Teacher Permit or higher based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
    • Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
  • Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Technical Requirements:
  • Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
  • Basic knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.

Travel

• This position requires up to 20% travel. Travel may include home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and travel between agency locations and family residences throughout the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley service areas in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program needs. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or personal vehicle and must meet requirements to become and remain an approved driver, including maintaining current auto insurance, a valid California Driver's License, and DMV clearance.

Work Schedule

• Associate Teachers work full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected.
• Hours may vary according to the needs of the program and families in their caseload.
• The Associate Teacher may work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

Work Environment

• This works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages Birth to 5 years old, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. School Year center assignments can vary depending on business needs.

Background & Health Clearance Requirements

• Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
• Background check required. As a grant‑funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history/evidence, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification/clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting or working with at risk populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, 101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93.
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC's liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341).
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 - 1596.866).
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995).

We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at [phone] ext. 6599 or email them at [e-mail].