Associate Teacher; QSS ; Hughes Early Learning Program

Associate Teacher (QSS 8869) - Hughes Early Learning Program - Santa Clara Unified School District

Final date to receive applications: 10/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 8/18/2026

Contact:
Corina Britton

Number of Openings: 1

Pay Range
$22.60 - $32.11

Per Hour

Salary based on education, experience and child development permit. Benefits include sick and vacation leave; holiday pay; medical, dental, and vision;
CalPERS

Length of Work Year: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months, hours TBD

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Hughes Early Learning

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District!

Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaboration

We encourage you to model your mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District.

Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to assisting in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum directly connected to the needs and interests of the children; keeping children safe and healthy through proper supervision, authentic interaction, and practicing good health habits; assisting in creating exciting and enriched environments connected to curriculum and quality learning experiences; communicating regularly with parents to support, guide, and share in their child’s development;

working collaboratively with other staff by practicing workplace values, flexibility, and being a team player;
Provide excellent customer service for families, school, community and each other; and knowledge or understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practices, PITC, Preschool Learning Foundations, Desired Results Developmental Profile, Teaching Pyramid and Inclusive practices preferred.

Education and Experience:

12 or more college semester credits or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood or Child Development education at an accredited or approved college or university, including 3 units in Infant care and education is required. Valid CA Associate Teacher Child Development permit desired (Required for funded programs); 1-2 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in an infant, toddler, or preschool early learning or group childcare program;

CPR and First Aid Certified; must be able to lift 30 lbs. chest high, and pass a physical exam; must be able to walk, squat, bend, and stand; ability to move freely to supervise and engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children.

* Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates