Associate Teacher - Floater

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This position supports other teaching staff by implementing curriculum and facilitating enriching classroom experiences, while ensuring a safe and caring environment for children enrolled in the organization's Early Learning or School-age programs. The floater will substitute, as needed, in the absence of the regular associate teacher and/or provide additional classroom support in various locations. This role is responsible for following organization policies, providing supervision for enrolled children, and maintaining a quality program.

Assignments will be based on program needs. Locations may vary throughout the areas in and around Walnut, Rowland Heights, La Puente, La Habra, Whittier, and Santa Fe Springs.

• Planning and implementing classroom activities based on program-specific curriculum;
• Supervising and interacting with children in a positive manner;
• Developing and maintaining learning centers that reflect the interests and needs of the children;
• Providing a wide variety of experiences for children, with an emphasis on active learning;
• Providing a well-supervised and safe environment;
• Creating and implementing lesson plans;
• Supervising assistant teachers in the classroom;
• Demonstrating sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff;
• Encouraging language development and respect for language diversity in the classroom and community;
• Recruiting, training, and supervising parents and other volunteers;
• Collaborating with the teacher in planning, supervision and implementation of the overall program;
• Providing a clean and sanitary facility according to the center-based checklist;
• Working with site staff and children to maintain a clean environment in the classrooms, playground, lunch courtyard, and any other areas of the campus used by the program;
• Coordinating activities with school administration, teachers, and collaborative community partners;
• Communicating regularly with the family service specialist regarding the program's recruitment needs, children's enrollments and terminations, and site paperwork;
• Submitting accurate and complete paperwork and documentation in a timely manner and according to program policies and procedures;
• Planning or participating in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including family nights;
• Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to organization policies and procedures;
• Reading, following, and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
• Assisting the teacher and education supervisor as needed;
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Actively participating in the annual in-service training;
• Accomplishing other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality program;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Child development associate teacher permit;
• Associate degree in child development or a related field (preferred);
• Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety Code ), and to be renewed every 2 years;
• Health screening and TB clearance, which must be renewed every five years;
• Must present proof of immunization for TDap, MMR, whooping cough, and yearly influenza (waiver may be accepted for influenza);
• Successful background screening;
• Will be required to complete mandated reporter certification training, which must be renewed every two years;
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively;
• A California driver's license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance (preferred);
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred).

• Mileage reimbursement
• 5% supplemental pay for being floater
• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Organization-wide shutdown from Christmas through New Year's Day;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

• Reports to the education supervisor
• Non-exempt, 10- to 12-month position (winter, spring, and summer breaks may occur depending on site assignment);
• Work hours may vary from part- to full-time (schedule will vary depending on site or classroom assignment);
• Limited evening or weekend hours may be required;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization's contracts, or at the organization's discretion.

• $23.88 - $34.28 per hour (Candidates should anticipate receiving an offer within the first quartile of the salary range).