POSITION SUMMARY: Provides a safe, nurturing environment for Toddlers and/or Preschool children. The associate will ensure the safety and health of children. The associate will maintain effective communication with parents, children, co-workers, and others. The Associate Teacher will also collaborate with Site Supervisor to achieve and maintain the annual Center enrollment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: To be successful in this position, the Associate Teacher must be willing and become able to perform the following essential functions always:
- Perform the business of Drew CDC Child Care Centers in accordance with Drew CDC’s Employee Handbook. Title 5, Education Code: Section 8350, Preventive Health and Safety Regulations, CLASS, NAEYC Standards, Early Head Start Performance Standards and Title 22 Regulations.
- Perform the implementation of the program utilizing the Creative Curriculum with STEM emphasis, DRDP, NAEYC Standards, Early Head Start Performance Standards and program’s Policies and Procedures Manuals and Operations Manual.
- Always perform supervision of children to ensure their safety and care; develop a strategy to ensure the safety of children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Plan and design with the Teachers and Volunteers, the daily classroom program based on Creative Curriculum and implement STEM as a tool in alignment within the learning framework to support children’s portfolios, narratives, and DRDP tech.
- Perform supervision and positive interactions with staff, children and parents always implemented resulting in satisfaction of services and no complaints filed, both internal and external.
- Functions within the rules and procedures as outlined in applicable contracts, program/ department procedures & manuals and the Drew Employee handbook.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- 12 units in core Child Development courses.
- Associate Teacher permit or be eligible to obtain permit within 120 days of hire.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an Associate Teacher.
- Associate Teachers assigned to Infant/Toddler classes must have 6 units in Infant/Toddler development.
ENVIRONMENT: Primarily in the office with some outdoor activity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.80 - $22.74 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.80 - $22.74 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 12 completed units in Child Development?
- Do you have a valid Associate Teacher permit with CTC?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90059 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90059: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
