Infant Toddler Associate Teacher Floater

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Beverly Terrace - Marysville, CA 95901
• Salary Range: $19.12 - $23.13 Hourly
• POSITION: IT ASSOCIATE TEACHER FLOATER
• REPORTS TO:
  
  CENTER DIRECTOR or CENTER EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
• PAY RANGE LEVEL: 5.0
• PROGRAM FUNDS: GAA N/A WIC N/A HS N/A MHS 100% CWR N/A
• TIME ALLOCATIONS: CORP. N/A FIELD SITES 100% KITCHEN N/A WIC N/A CWR N/A
• FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  NONE
• SCHEDULE:
  
  FULL-TIME
• REVISION DATE: 5/26/2021

Under the direction and general supervision of the Center Director or Center Education Supervisor, has primary responsibility for providing quality early childhood education experiences through a center-based program for a diverse population of infants and toddlers. Provides support, guidance and leadership for assistants and volunteers. Participates as a member of a teaching team which implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assists in maintaining support services for special needs children.

Maintains positive and professional working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and families. Follows all Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Program policies and procedures and other applicable Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish Agency and Program goals and objectives. Adhere to Agency confidentiality policy with respect to information and records concerning children, families and staff. Maintain professional and ethical standards in accordance with Agency policy, code of conduct and legal requirements.

This position is intended as a support position to multiple classrooms based on program need. Primarily supports infant and toddler classrooms but may support preschool classrooms as needed.

• Acts in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to the safe and healthy operation of a child care center.
• Ensures that the classroom/play yard environments meet health and safety standards established by the program and is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Implements quality teacher/child interactions to foster their development.
• Facilitates and participates in implementation of curriculum and in development of activities.
• Individualizes activities based on child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• May be required to assist teachers or other staff in carrying out activities that may include: record keeping; phone calls and/or other communication with parents related to classroom responsibilities.
• Encourages parent participation and engagement in the classroom.
• Supports written observations and supports the maintenance of portfolios.
• Assists with identification of possible special needs and/or mental health support through screening process.
• Supports developmentally appropriate activities and designs classroom interest areas that promote language and literacy, physical, social/emotional and cognitive growth for children which enhances overall approaches to learning.
• Models successful early childhood teaching strategies and techniques and encourages positive interactions among staff, children, parents and with community members.
• Responsible for supporting staff and parents in documentation and collection of educational and classroom in-kind and submits to supervisor.
• Attends and participates in agency trainings, workshops, in-service and staff meetings.
• Participate in setting and achieving professional career development goals.
• Participate in mentor/coaching process including videotaping by supervisor of classroom instruction with employee consent.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client and personnel issues, information, and records.
• Other duties as assigned…