POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a safe, nurturing environment for Toddlers and/or Preschool children. The associate will ensure the safety and health of children. The associate will maintain effective communication with parents, children, co-workers, and others. The Associate Teacher will also collaborate with Site Supervisor to achieve and maintain the annual Center enrollment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To be successful in this position, the Associate Teacher must be willing and become able to perform the following essential functions always: Perform the business of Drew CDC Child Care Centers in accordance with Drew CDC's Employee Handbook. Title 5,

Education Code:

Section 8350, Preventive Health and Safety Regulations, CLASS, NAEYC Standards, Early Head Start Performance Standards and Title 22 Regulations. Perform the implementation of the program utilizing the Creative Curriculum with STEM emphasis, DRDP, NAEYC Standards, Early Head Start Performance Standards and program's Policies and Procedures Manuals and Operations Manual. Always perform supervision of children to ensure their safety and care; develop a strategy to ensure the safety of children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilities. Plan and design with the Teachers and Volunteers, the daily classroom program based on Creative Curriculum and implement STEM as a tool in alignment within the learning framework to support children's portfolios, narratives, and DRDP tech. Perform supervision and positive interactions with staff, children and parents always implemented resulting in satisfaction of services and no complaints filed, both internal and external. Functions within the rules and procedures as outlined in applicable contracts, program/ department procedures & manuals and the Drew Employee handbook. Staff may be assigned to another Drew CDC location based on the needs of the center and / or enrollment with a two-week notice unless there is an immediate need.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalency. 12 units in core Child Development courses. Associate Teacher permit or be eligible to obtain permit within 120 days of hire. Minimum of 1 year experience as an Associate Teacher. Associate Teachers assigned to Infant/Toddler classes must have 6 units in Infant/Toddler development. Drew Child Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FLSA Status:

Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

DISCLAIMER

The above information regarding this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Pay:

$18.80 - $22.74 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you have at least 12 units of Child Development Completed? Do you have a valid Associate Teaching permit with CTC?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person