Co-Teacher; Escondido

Description

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00

Position Summary

The Co-Teacher partners with the Lead Teacher and Site Supervisor to provide high-quality instruction, active child supervision, classroom management, assessment support, and family engagement. The Co-Teacher serves as an active instructional partner and assists in maintaining consistent classroom operations, routines, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

The Co-Teacher is expected to provide continuity of classroom instruction and operations within the scope of the Co-Teacher's qualifications and assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning

• Partner with the Site Supervisor in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, classroom activities, small-group instruction, and learning centers.
• Implement established lesson plans and classroom schedules.
• Assist with adapting learning activities based on children's individual developmental needs, abilities, interests, and assessment information.
• Promote an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that supports the development of all children.

Child Supervision and Guidance

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times and remain attentive to children's location, activities, and needs.
• Support daily routines, including meals, transitions, outdoor activities, toileting, and rest periods.
• Implement positive and developmentally appropriate behavior guidance strategies.
• Immediately address and report safety, supervision, health, behavioral, or compliance concerns in accordance with program procedures.

Assessment and Documentation

• Assist with child observations, developmental documentation, portfolios, and assessments, including DRDP documentation when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely classroom records as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to use observation and assessment information to support individualized instruction.

Family Engagement

• Develop positive and professional relationships with families.
• Communicate with families regarding classroom activities and children's experiences as assigned.
• Assist with parent conferences, family events, and other engagement activities.

Classroom Operations and Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher, Assistant Teachers and other classroom staff to ensure effective classroom coverage and operations.
• Assist with classroom setup, instructional materials, sanitation, health practices, and maintenance of the learning environment.
• Provide classroom continuity and instructional support in the Lead Teacher's absence as assigned.
• Follow all HBMPAA policies, procedures, licensing requirements, and applicable program standards.

Key Competencies

• Strong child supervision and safety awareness
• Knowledge of child development
• Instructional support
• Positive behavior guidance
• Assessment and documentation
• Effective communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Regulatory and program compliance

General Expectations for All Teaching Positions

All HBMPAA teaching staff are expected to:

• Place the health, safety, supervision, and well-being of children as a primary responsibility.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, funding requirements, and HBMPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain required qualifications, permits, certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment.
• Immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Attend required meetings, training, professional development, and compliance activities.
• Follow established procedures for documenting and reporting incidents, injuries, safety…