HEAD START/PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER at Sacramento Employment and Training Agency SETA Head Start
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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ASSOCIATE TEACHER
Under general supervision, to conduct activities for children to 9 years old in a Head Start and/or California Department of Education child development program; to supervise and assist children with learning activities; to work with parents; to provide direction to parent volunteers; and to do related work as required.
This is a deep class with three Tiers. Appointees are initially placed on the highest tier for which they qualify and are advanced as they meet the requirements for higher Tiers.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Under general supervision, conducts classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children;
- Performs classroom teaching duties;
- Responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children;
- Assists in planning and implementing educational activities in a classroom;
- Assists with observing and assessing the progress of children;
- Supervises children in outdoor activities and field trips;
- Participates in parent and staff meetings;
- Assists children with basic needs;
- Provides some direction for parent volunteers;
- Promotes parent involvement in the classroom;
- Performs other related work as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
When assigned to infant care, the Associate Teacher shall have at least three (3) of the semester units above related to the care of infants.
Requirements / Qualifications
A minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience as a teacher or a teacher assistant in a child development program in an educational or recreational setting, and possession of a current Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
A completed SETA application must be submitted using the online application at https://laserfiche.seta.net/Forms/app. Must submit copies of college transcripts, teaching credentials and certificates.
Requirements / Qualifications
A minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience as a teacher or a teacher assistant in a child development program in an educational or recreational setting, and possession of a current Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
A completed SETA application must be submitted using the online application at https://laserfiche.seta.net/Forms/app. Must submit copies of college transcripts, teaching credentials and certificates.