Associate Teacher

Associate Teacher Positions

We are looking to fill multiple Associate Teacher positions. These are specialized classifications for positions assigned to provide a variety of educational activities at program sites for children from birth to 6 years of age for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. Responsibilities include educational activity planning, teaching, and promotion of parent involvement in site activities.

Position Summary:

Associate Teacher Tiers I, III, and IV:
Under general supervision, an Associate Teacher conducts school readiness and educational activities for children 18 months to 6 years old in a Head Start and/or California Department of Education child development program; to supervise and assist children with learning activities; to assist teachers with daily classroom activities; to work with parents; to provide direction to parent volunteers; and to do related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

A minimum of six (6) college units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with 24 months of hire date.

Experience:

Successful completion of the permit will qualify a Tier I/Substitute as a Tier III/Permitted Associate Teacher. The time in the position will be dictated by the Individual Staff Development Plan (ISDP) as approved by the employee and the Supervisor.

Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver).

SETA will not accept applications electronically submitted after the 5 p.m. deadline. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer