CHILDREN’S CENTER AT CALTECH



CHILDREN’S CENTER AT CALTECH

Job Description: Associate Teacher

Reports to: Director, STEM Curriculum Coordinator, and Lead Teacher

An integral part of the operations at the Children’s Center is that everyone works together as a team, contributing to the development of the children and the Center. The Lead Teacher has ultimate responsibility in each group.

Requirements

Minimum 24 units in ECE including 3 units in Administration

Hold or be eligible for a Child Development Permit “Teacher” classification

One year of experience working with young children

Good interpersonal skills; the ability to interact and work effectively with children, parents, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

The Associate Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in the following:

Assumes Lead Teacher’s duties, as needed

May have responsibility for the administration of medication, in the absence of the Lead Teacher

Completes incident forms or supervises their completion

Communicates with parents in lieu of Lead Teacher, and generally facilitates open communication with parents

Participates in training, direction, and coordination of substitute teachers and new staff, and may also supervise student teachers

Supervises and meets the emotional and physical needs of a group of children

Communicates appropriately with parents

Observes and makes brief notations on children regarding growth in areas of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development

Is familiar with acts in accordance with Center philosophy and policies

Assists in supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being, moving with the children as they change location

Maintains a clean, safe working environment

Plans, implements, and evaluates curriculum activities

Assists in the arrival and departure of children

Notifies the lead teacher of needed supplies

Assists children with toileting or diapering

Participates in team meetings

Sets regular, job related goals to further professional growth

Is responsive to lead teacher, taking and following through on requests and directions in a cooperative manner

Is flexible to meet Center needs, including assisting teachers and children in other groups, as needed

Follows through on assigned and self-initiated tasks

Is able to respond quickly when a situation warrants immediate action

Is familiar with routine paperwork (i.e. sign-in, incident, meds.)

Provides supportive assistance to new substitutes and volunteers, as well as new staff

Maintains a physically healthy condition so as to have the ability to pick up children weighing up to 45 pounds and to play actively with children

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