The Associate Teacher assists the Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director and assumes responsibility for general supervision, development and education of children.

1. Assists in planning, preparing and implementing daily program.
2. Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
3. Performs primary care giving responsibilities.
4. Desired Results Process.
5. Assists in maintaining the environment in a clean, safe manner.
6. Assumes responsibility for regular parent communication, including parent conferences and chatters.
7. Supervises Teacher Aides, Substitute Teachers and Volunteers as requested.
8. Assumes responsibilities in absence of Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director.
9. Assumes general responsibility for health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.
10. Prepares written reports as directed.
11. Attends meetings as requested.
12. Participates in activities that further own professional growth.
13. Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees.
14. Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
15. Greets children, parents, staff, and guests as needed.
16. Assists other centers when requested.
17. All other duties as assigned by Master Teacher or Center Director.

• Skilled at social emotional relationships with staff, families, children and the community.
• Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the agency.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Provides excellent customer service to all staff, clients, and contacts of agency.
• Advocates on behalf of all children, families, and staff of agency.
• Fundraises and seeks opportunities to optimize and increase agency resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families and staff.
• Participates in activities that further professional growth of self and staff.
• Strong oral, written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds. 
• Strong computer skills.
• All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Deputy Director/Executive Director.

• Possess an Associate Teacher Permit.
• 1 year prior experience in working with young children preferred.
• Must have 3 Infant/Toddler units to be an Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher
• Able to lift 30 pounds chest high.  
• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Must be 18 years or older
• Health screening, TB and fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice, FBI, Child Abuse Index)
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or California ID. Use of an insured, non-agency vehicle (if applicable).
• CPR and First Aid Certificate and Infectious Disease Prevention training or completion within three months of hire. (As required by Licensing)
• Travel as needed to agency, community and state functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace