TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL:raguilar@salida.k12.ca.us OR APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH EDJOIN.ORG
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
? Assists in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for toddler age children, 18 - 36 months.
? Carry out curriculum for child development in the context of the classroom experiences.
? Helps toddlers develop positive relationships with peers and adults.
? Facilitate group experiences and other family group activities.
? Conduct screenings, observations and ongoing assessment of young childrens development.
? Supervises and/or participates in indoor and outdoor activities with toddlers.
? Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall Early Head Start program.
? Assists in setting up, monitoring and cleaning up of the classroom.
? Introduces new foods and reinforces appropriate program nutrition guidelines.
? Maintains awareness of and care for daily toddler health needs and refers action as necessary.
? Operates equipment and machines necessary to program operation.
? Completes position related clerical tasks, e.g. attendance reports, meal counts, etc.
? Functions as an appropriate, positive role model.
? To implement Early Head Start Performance Standards and child development Best Practices.
? Provide an environment that supports consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with toddlers and their families. Including safety and effective methods of communication.
? Work together with families through parent conferences to identify each childs needs, emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically to assist in promoting parenting skills.
? Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
? Participate fully in staff meetings, parent meetings and training experiences.
? May assist children, teachers, parents and/or community members with communication situations resulting from a limited knowledge of English or Spanish.
? Conduct home visits with families as required.
? Substitute as classroom teacher when necessary.
? Assists with housekeeping duties, e.g., laundry, disinfecting toys etc.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and Ability:
? Child growth and development principles
? Policies and objectives of assigned program
? Record-keeping techniques
? Oral and written communication skills
? Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy
? Operation of various instructional and program equipment
? Work effectively with toddlers and parents Early Head Start Associate Teacher Page 2
? Carry out oral and written directions
? Sustain cooperative relationships with those contacted in course of work
? Bilingual and/or bi-literate ability is desirable
? Capacities to problem solve, handle crisis situations, and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds.
? Approach to working with families that is empathic, nonjudgmental, respectful and professional
? Flexibility with respect to time and days able to work as well as to work tasks
Physical Demands: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:
? Hearing and speaking to exchange information
? Seeing to monitor students and read a variety of materials
? Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
? Standing for extended periods of time
? Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus (e.g. latches, levers and switches on certain devises like gates, cribs and playground equipment) and standard office and classroom equipment
? Frequent standing, walking and sitting
? Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
? Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
? Graduation from high school required
? Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
? One year experience in an early childhood setting preferred
? Three to six units of infant/toddler/development required based on Permit held.
? Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIRMENTS:
Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by CTC required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
? Valid California drivers license
? DOJ Fingerprint clearance
? TB clearance, proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles
TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL:raguilar@salida.k12.ca.us OR APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH EDJOIN.ORG
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