Campus Preschool Associate Teacher I - Classroom Support

KSSU; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kssu in Sacramento is seeking an Associate Teacher I for their Pre-School. The role involves providing direct support to teaching staff and ensuring quality care for children aged 6 months to kindergarten.

The ideal candidate should have a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and at least 1 year of experience with young children. Responsibilities include classroom management and communication with parents. A commitment to continuous learning and adherence to state regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.
• Completed 3 Infant and Toddler units.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct support to classroom teaching staff.
• Manage all aspects of the classroom including staff supervision.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding classroom needs.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Child Development Principles

Formation

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

Associated Degree or higher in Child Development or related field

Description du poste

SUMMARY:

Work under the supervision of the Associate Director. The Associate Teacher I will provide direct support to classroom teaching staff and work as a team member to ensure a high standard of quality care is provided to enrolled children. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of the classroom including staff supervision and training, records maintenance, and parent communication when in program. Administrative tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely perform job duties
• Provide coverage for classrooms and supervisors as assigned. Work with children 6 months of age to kindergarten.
• Support classroom operations including monitoring classroom staff, fieldwork and volunteers. Maintain classroom routines, implement curriculum, preform health checks/communicate with parents and provide general management and supervision when in program.
• Communicate clearly and effectively. Keeps administrator, supervisors and staff informed of classroom needs.
• Relays relevant information to program administration in a timely manner.
• Understand and maintain the regulations of all governing agencies (i.e. Licensing) as well as other applicable Federal, State, County, and organizational policies. This includes, but is not limited to, Title 22, Title 5, and the Child and Adult Food Program.
• Participates in and assists with special events including new hire orientations and trainings as needed.
• Assist Center with special projects, administrative tasks, inter and exterior environments, and other tasks as assigned.
• Stays current with emerging practices and attends professional growth, leadership meetings and outside trainings.
• Maintains regular attendance to ensure classroom meet the staffing ratio per CA state regulations
• Other duties may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willing to learn and seek information independently
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of current Child Development Principles and Practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool age children
• Hold a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
• Completed 3 Infant and Toddler units
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Clear criminal background
• Current Health Screening (lifting up to 50 lbs. ability to stand 4-6 hrs., bend and squat)
• Updated Immunization TB (PPD), Measles (MMR), Whopping Cough

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Desired Results which includes DRDP assessments, ERS, and CLASS Assessments.
• Experience with NAEYC Accreditation
• Experience working in campus childcare
• Associated Degree or higher in Child Development or a related field
• 6 months experience supervising adults

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, kneel, squat, reach overhead
• Sit on floor 1-2 hours daily

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of indoors and outdoors with varied surfaces some uneven