We are recruiting for an Early Childhood Associate Teacher to join a stable company in the public sector. This is a direct hire opportunity, and our client offers career advancement opportunities as well as excellent benefits including 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, annual stipend for educational assistance, onsite free parking, discounted childcare and 10% employer contributions toward retirement! The Associate Teacher will report to the Associate Director and provide support to classroom teaching staff including managing all aspects of the classroom to include staff supervision and training, records maintenance, parent communication as needed and administrative tasks. Pay: $22-$24/hour plus $1,000 hire on incentive. 

The qualified candidate will have a passion to work with early childhood education and hold an Associate Teacher permit with experience from an NAEYC accredited Child Care environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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, perform health checks/communicate with parents and provide general management and supervision.
• Communicate clearly and effectively. Keep administrator, supervisors and staff informed of classroom needs.
• Relay 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.
• Participate in and assist with special events including new hire orientations and trainings as needed.
• Assist the center with special projects, administrative tasks, inter and exterior environments, and other tasks as assigned.
• Stay current with emerging practices and attend professional growth, leadership meetings and outside trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance to ensure classroom meets the staffing ratio per CA state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associated Degree or higher in Child Development or a related field
• Teacher or Site Supervisor Permit
• Minimum 1 year experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool age children
• Experience with Desired Results which includes DRDP assessments, ERS, and CLASS Assessments preferred
• 6 months experience supervising adults preferred
• Experience with NAEYC Accreditation
• Hold a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (preferred)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of current Child Development Principles and Practices
• Completed 3 Infant and Toddler units 
• Experience working in campus childcare a plus
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Ability to clear criminal background check