Toddler & Preschool Assistant Teacher (Children's Center

Assistant Teacher

This position will be primarily based on the San Luis Obispo campus but may require occasional work on the Paso Robles campus as well. Under the general supervision of the Instructional Assistant (Lead Classroom Teacher), and Children's Center Director, support, all activities related to the children's classroom environment at the Cuesta College Early Childhood Education program. This includes supervising and guiding toddler or preschool children in developmentally appropriate social, emotional, physical, language, creative and cognitive activities.

Assistant teachers should be able to communicate effectively with children, staff, students, faculty and parents. The Assistant Teacher must have the ability to demonstrate appropriate guidance practices and procedures taught through the Cuesta College Early Childhood Education program. Applicant must be able to model respectful, responsive, and reciprocal interaction as part of the daily curriculum. This position supports and promotes student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by ensuring a quality program and services for children and their families and ensuring compliance with State licensing requirements.

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Support the Instructional Assistant/Lead Teacher in all aspects of the classroom environment;
Participate in planning weekly/monthly lessons, snack menus and classroom activities;
Be a role model for students, children, and families;
Ongoing role modeling and demonstration of Developmentally, Individually, and Culturally Appropriate Practices;
Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment;
Willing to lead in the absence of the Instructional Assistant/Lead Teacher;
Be a team player with all center staff and activities;
Support cooperative relationships with Instructional Assistant/Lead Teacher, Staff, Parents, Students and Faculty;
Willingness to participate in yearly rotation from toddler room through the preschool classrooms, practicing continuity by rotating with same groups of children;
Participate in assessing and conferencing with families about their children; and Perform other related duties as required.

Education:

Required Minimum 24 ECE and general education units equal to an Associate of Arts Degree 12 units of ECE must include the core courses including child/human growth & development, child/family/community or child family relations; and program/curriculum. Applicant must have a minimum of three semester units or four quarter units in each of the core areas. Knowledge of philosophies of the Program for Infant and Toddler Care.

To have completed or have the ability to take a 3-unit infant and toddler course (as required by licensing for work with infants and toddlers) within one year of employment. Must be enrolled and maintain continued enrollment in coursework leading to an AA/AS or BA/BS degree in Child Development, other related field or a BA/BS in any other discipline

Experience:

Required Minimum one year experience working in a CA State Licensed preschool or toddler center based program working 3 hours per day as an employee, laboratory student or combination of the two Preferred Completion of Laboratory or Supervised Field Experience equal to ECE 216;
Experience working in a college ECE laboratory school.

Knowledge of:
Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and District policies and procedures.

Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:
Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on…