EHS Associate Teacher

Definition of Classification:

Under supervision of the Classroom Teacher, the Associate Teacher will implement and assist in overseeing all components of a quality preschool or Infant/Toddler program by contributing to the success of the teaching team and adhering to all policies and procedures, while working to maintain compliance with all licensing and funding regulations.

Description of Duties:

General:

Represent the agency in a consistently professional manner, always modeling a commitment to the agency’s vision, mission, and values.

Promote and maintain a sense of teamwork between Early Education Services, other CAPC staff, volunteers, Board members, and other individuals relevant to the successful operation of each program.

Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with other stakeholders to ensure support of the agency’s vision, mission, and values.

Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, children and community members.

Maintain compliance and knowledge of all CAPC Policies and Procedures, funding and regulatory rules, and laws that apply to the program contracts and oversight agencies.

Consistently model an expectation for strengths-based services and a commitment to a collaborative and positive work environment.

Program Specific:

Provide for the safety, health, and nutrition of children.

Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe environment according to Cal OSHA Guidelines (SB198), Licensing 22, Title 5 Regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards.

Complete required health & safety trainings that are a condition of employment and applicable certifications are renewed prior to due dates.

Keep accurate and updated emergency information and authorizations for treatment of all  familiar with emergency procedures and implement Center’s Plan for medical and disaster related emergencies according to (SB198) guidelines.

Assist is implementing emergency drills at consistent intervals in accordance with agency emergency policy and procedures.

Assist in developing and implementing supervision plans that are specific to site and classroom that include details on teaching staff responsibilities and zoning maps.

Implement healthy practices within the classroom environment using universal health precautions including but not limited to washing hands, using appropriate gloves, changing diapers/clothing in a timely manner, and dispensation of authorized medications.

Assist with health reports and inputting health information into Child Plus, as well as attend meetings and communicating with parents to ensure health requirements are compliant per Head Start standards.

Provide food service support (serving and cleaning) for meals, snacks, and other activities according to CACFP policies.

Document and submit timely nutrition documentation on all children less than 12 months old.

Communicate all family updates to Teacher and Center Manager.

Provide early education experiences and learning opportunities

Assist in planning and implementing quality lesson plans utilizing the Creative Curriculum that meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, health, and nutritional needs of each child and consider.

Observe and document children’s growth, conduct developmental screenings/assessments, and submit paperwork/reports within specified time frames (e.g. 30, 45 and 90 days, etc.).Prepare individualized education plans specifying developmental goals and activities while making appropriate adaptations as needed in the environment and curriculum for each child, including children with disabilities.

Work with teaching team to ensure a balance of child and adult-directed activities, independent, and small and large group experiences are available daily.

Assist in implementing program funding specific goals and objectives into the lesson plan curriculum.

Consider CLASS domains and dimensions when planning activities to promote optimal teacher-child interactions.

Provide a curriculum that supports and encourages acceptance and respect of gender, culture, language, ethnicity and family composition.

Provide an interesting and varied physical environment

Assist in creating and maintaining…