Associate Teacher (Infant) - Bowers Early Learning (QSS 8805/8945)

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) seeks a dedicated early childhood caregiver to supervise young children, assist teachers, and support a safe, engaging learning environment in TK-PreK settings. The role emphasizes adherence to Title 22 and Title 5 requirements and collaboration with families and staff.

You will participate in meals, supervise activities, and help implement district standards, while maintaining confidentiality and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 12+ units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
• AA degree preferred.
• Valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit preferred (Title 5 programs).
• Infant/toddler coursework required for infant classrooms.
• 1+ year supervising children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Visual supervision of children and maintain teacher/child ratio per Title 22 and Title 5.
• Assist substitutes with classroom routines to meet student needs.
• Participate in parent conferences.
• Supervise meals and monitor mealtime safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Help keep environment orderly, sanitary, and safe for development.
• Support curriculum planning aligned to district standards.
• Ensure program quality and assessment processes are followed.
• Supervise restroom use and toilet learning as needed.
• Stay current with child development regulations and guidelines.
• Administer basic First Aid when needed; promote health and safety.
• Assist other programs as requested; attend meetings.
• Care for school property and participate in district professional learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Classroom supervision

Ability to drive

Education

AA degree preferred

Infant/toddler coursework (3 sem units)

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (Title 5)

CPR & First Aid certification

Health & Safety training

Immunization proof (influenza, pertussis, measles)

Tools

District adopted software

Job description

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life.

SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaboration

We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Requirements / Qualifications

• 12 or more units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required
• AA degree preferred
• Valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit preferred (Required for Title 5 programs)
• Infant/toddler Child Development Coursework (3-semester units) required for infant classrooms
• 1+ years of experience supervising children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in an infant, toddler or preschool early learning program
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn District adopted software
• Must have current or be able to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification and maintain certification during employment
• 8-hour Health and Safety training course or ability to obtain
• Proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles
• Knowledge of early learning requirements in Title 22 and Title 5
• Knowledge of early childhood education, best practices, teaching methods and techniques
• Written and verbal communication skills in English
• Physical agility to lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height
• Must be able to walk, squat, bend, and stand; ability to move freely to supervise and engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children
• Ability to sit at low tables, on small, low chairs, on the floor or on the ground, and in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time
• Ability to drive personal vehicle as needed
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students, families, colleagues, and the school community

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for visual supervision of children and maintaining teacher/child ratio according to Title 22 and Title 5
• Supports substitutes in following classroom routines to meet individual students' needs.
• Participates in parent conferences
• Support during meals and supervise children during mealtime
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and employees
• Assist the teachers in maintaining an orderly, sanitary, and safe environment that is well organized and supports children’s development of school readiness and social and emotional -development
• Supports the teacher in developing, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum based on district standards and expectations to offer an educationally stimulating environment
• Responsible for completing and maintaining compliance in the program quality and assessment processes
• Supervise the use of the restrooms and assist in toilet learning
• Responsible for remaining current in updates and changes in child development, regulations, and program guidelines
• Administer basic First Aid as needed; teach and encourage good health and safety habits
• Assists other programs when requested
• Attends meetings as requested
• Responsible for the organization, care, and protection of school property
• Participate in district professional learning and attend additional learning opportunities to meet the required 21 professional growth hours per year
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Copy of Transcript (Infant/toddler Child Development Coursework Units)

Comments and Other Information

*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates