Teacher - Associate Teacher Gardens

To provide direct care, guidance, and developmentally appropriate instruction to children enrolled in MAOF Child Care and Development Centers. Responsible for implementing educational activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development while fostering a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, plans, implements, and supports developmentally appropriate educational activities for preschool-aged children. Responsibilities include classroom instruction and supervision, lesson planning, developmental assessments, recordkeeping, and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Provide a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that supports children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
• Prepare and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities in accordance with established curriculum, program standards, and contractual requirements.
• Incorporate educational activities involving language, literacy, mathematics, science, art, music, nutrition, and fine and gross motor development.
• Establish and maintain daily classroom routines, appropriate behavioral expectations, and smooth transitions between activities.
• Supervise children at all times and conduct daily inspections of indoor and outdoor areas to identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress, including required assessments, progress reports, and individualized plans, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, meal counts, classroom documentation, and other required reports.
• Conduct daily health observations, document concerns, and promptly report suspected illness, injuries, or safety concerns to the Site Supervisor.
• Conduct scheduled parent conferences and maintain positive communication with families regarding children’s development, progress, and individual needs.
• Support children requiring additional assistance and promote independence, self-esteem, positive relationships, and emotional expression.
• Provide guidance and support to assigned teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers, as appropriate to the position.
• Promote healthy eating habits and positive social interactions through supervised family-style meals and nutrition-related activities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments, including proper care of classroom equipment and supplies.
• Support family engagement, parent activities, field trips, and recruitment efforts for eligible families.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities regarding suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with applicable laws and MAOF policies.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings, professional development activities, training sessions, and parent meetings.
• Comply with MAOF policies, professional conduct expectations, applicable licensing regulations, and health and safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of MAOF Child Care and Development Programs.
• Drive to assigned work locations, meetings, trainings, and program-related activities as required, in accordance with MAOF policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Teacher:
  Must possess and maintain a valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Associate Teacher:
  Must possess and maintain a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Minimum of one (1) year of classroom experience in…