Associate Teacher

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position title: associate teacher

posting date: 12/22/2025

closing date / notes: open until filled; union members only first week (12/22/25 to 12/28/25)

position number: 1000245

position purpose: as a member of a teaching team, the associate teacher works under the direction of the lead teacher in meeting the care, developmental and educational needs for a group of children. Works with all staff to create a warm, caring, and safe environment for the care of young children. Participates in planning and implementing the curriculum, guiding children's behavior, communicating with parents, recording children's developmental progress, and supervising part‑time staff.

Assumes role of lead teacher in his/her absence.

• required qualifications - education and yrs exp: associates or equivalent combination of education and experience
• required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities: 9 credits in early childhood education
• preferred qualifications: associate's degree in early childhood education

• articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
• assists with well‑rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
• assists with developing a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.
• assists with planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children.
• assists with adapting programming to meet the needs of individual children and families.
• interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
• supports activities a manner that will facilitate children's enjoyment of activities and learning.
• participates in conversations with children appreciating their individuality; joins in their play; reads to children one‑on‑one or in groups.
• assumes leadership of a specific activity when more than one activity is occurring.
• observes, assesses, and records children's skills and maintains records on children's progress.
• assists with arranging special events including walking field trips and visitors.

percentage of time: 40%

• assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well‑organized classroom, assuring arrangements are functional for children's use and encourage creativity and exploration.
• assists with transitions from home to school.
• maintains awareness of the whereabouts of each child.
• assists with establishing behavior guidelines and follows through with appropriate expectations for children's behavior.
• provides guidance and re‑direction when required; uses techniques of positive guidance.
• enables children to resolve their own conflicts.
• models and teaches developmentally appropriate behavior and skills.
• assists with creating an environment where children can feel safe and secure throughout the day.
• responds to observed needs for attention, reassurance, etc.
• assists children in managing their feelings positively.
• verifies individuals other than parents/guardians are authorized to escort children.
• ensures that children are signed in and out.

percentage of time: 40%

• ensures the safety and well‑being of children at all times.
• implements the health policies of the center, including good hygiene such as hand washing, toileting and diapering procedures.
• reports accidents and injuries to parents, lead teacher and director, and administers first aid as needed.
• ensures children are dressed appropriately for health and safety.
• dispenses and stores medications in accordance with center policies.

percentage of time: 5%

• maintains confidentiality of information about children and families.
• communicates with families to share information about daily activities.
• provides suggestions in response to families' requests or concerns.
• participates in conducting regular family conferences. Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters, and written notes and other means.
• assists in arranging events and activities for children and families.

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