Associate Teacher

** GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
** Under the direct supervision of the lead teacher/director, the Associate Teacher will assist in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. The Associate Teacher will assist in the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC and High/Scope guidelines. The Associate Teacher shall maintain positive relationships with parents, children and co-workers.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, director and/or hospital administration as required.
** EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

** o Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED  o Meet federal as well as Texas State Requirements and maintain credentials for the position  o 6 months experience in a licensed child development center in the State of Texas  o

Experience with computers, including Microsoft Word and the interneto 15 hours of Early Childhood and one year related experience in a child development center;
experience with the NAEYC Accreditation process
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