Associate Teacher (Infant) - Bowers Early Learning (QSS 8805/8945)

Job Summary

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Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
-12 or more units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required
- AA degree preferred
- Valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit preferred (Required for Title 5 programs)
- Infant/toddler Child Development Coursework (3-semester units) required for infant classrooms
- 1+ years of experience supervising children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in an infant, toddler or preschool early learning program
- Working knowledge or the ability to learn District adopted software
- Must have current or be able to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification and maintain certification during employment
- 8-hour Health and Safety training course or ability to obtain
- Proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles
- Knowledge of early learning requirements in Title 22 and Title 5
- Knowledge of early childhood education, best practices, teaching methods and techniques
- Written and verbal communication skills in English
- Physical agility to lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height
- Must be able to walk, squat, bend, and stand; ability to move freely to supervise and engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children
- Ability to sit at low tables, on small, low chairs, on the floor or on the ground, and in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time
- Ability to drive personal vehicle as needed
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students, families, colleagues, and the school community

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Responsible for visual supervision of children and maintaining teacher/child ratio according to Title 22 and Title 5
- Supports substitutes in following classroom routines to meet individual students' needs.
- Participates in parent conferences
- Support during meals and supervise children during mealtime
- Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and employees
- Assist the teachers in maintaining an orderly, sanitary, and safe environment that is well organized and supports children’s development of school readiness and social and emotional -development
- Supports the teacher in developing, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum based on district standards and expectations to offer an educationally stimulating environment
- Responsible for completing and maintaining compliance in the program quality and assessment processes
- Supervise the use of the restrooms and assist in toilet learning
- Responsible for remaining current in updates and changes in child development, regulations, and program guidelines
- Administer basic First Aid as needed; teach and encourage good health and safety habits
- Assists other programs when requested
- Attends meetings as requested
- Responsible for the organization, care, and protection of school property
- Participate in district professional learning and attend additional learning opportunities to meet the required 21 professional growth hours per year
- Performs other duties as assigned

• Copy of Transcript (Infant/toddler Child Development Coursework Units)

Comments and Other Information

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