Associate Teacher

Location: California

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Van Nuys, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR103186

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:$21.00
** Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.
** CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General

Summary:

Under general supervision of the classroom Teacher or Teacher w/ Waiver, the Associate Teacher promotes activities in the classroom designed to stimulate learning in all educational areas and encourages family participation in all aspects of the program. The Associate Teacher develops individual goals for children, provides on-going assessment on progress and facilitates transition into kindergarten.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** Within the team structure, Associate Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program, which include the following responsibilities:
** Interactions with Children and Families (70%)
**** Staff Relationships (15%)
**** Administrative Functions (15%)
** For a full list of position requirements, please review the
** Minimum Required**
* ** Education**: 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including 3 semester units of infant/ toddler development coursework.
* ** Experience**:  + 6 months of external experience or 1,000 hours of Early Care and Learning classroom experience working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting.
* ** Professional/Technical Certifications**:
* Must hold or are pending receipt of a current Associate Teacher Permit or higher based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.  + Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
* Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
* ** Technical Requirements:
*** Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
* Basic knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
* ** Work Schedule**:
* Associate Teachers work full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected.
* Hours may vary according to the needs of the program and families in their caseload.
* The Associate Teacher may work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
* ** Work Environment**:
This works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages Birth to 5 years old, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. School Year center assignments can vary depending on business needs.
* ** Background & Health Clearance Requirements**:
Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
* Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance.…