Associate Teacher - CMS Afterschool Program

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualification and Experience Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. English proficiency supporting professional-level verbal and written communication to children, parents and other staff members required. Education and Certifications

• Minimum of 60 units in either, or combination of; Child Development or related fields: Recreation (art, music, and dance) or Physical Education (indoor and outdoor sports activities), Human Services and Social Welfare (nursing, psychology, or home economics) or units earned toward an elementary or middle teaching credential. Experiences working with children in child care setting.

• Current certification in CPR/First Aid

• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Special Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities.

• Must have the ability consistently show good judgment and decision making skills.

• Possess strong creative and organizational abilities.

• Professional appearance and attitude.

• Computer literate with hands-on experience.

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• TB test clearance, to be renewed every two years.

Physical Requirements To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.

• Must be able to speak and hear well.

• Good vision is imperative.

• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.

About the Employer

About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño's model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position Overview Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Associate Teacher is responsible for the supervision and planning of large and small group activities for the children according to their needs, interests and individual development. The Associate Teacher will implement the goals and objectives of the program through activities that are physically, intellectually, creatively stimulating and require the active participation of the Associate Teacher. The Associate Teachers support the Site Supervisor in all aspects of the program administration and goals. Duties Associate Teachers perform a full range of duties, including, but not limited to the following: Climate, Culture and Curriculum

• Participates in creating weekly age-appropriate curriculum (activity plans) to nurture and stimulate the psychosocial, cognitive, and cultural needs of the children in their care guided by program curriculum.

• Completes attendance records, maintains up to date emergency forms, lesson plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed.

• Provides homework assistance and tutoring for students.

• Regularly assess student to inform and refine instruction to best meet student needs.

• Prepare and implement academic and social enrichment activities.

• Work cooperatively with team teaching staff to review student progress and co-plan weekly activities.

• Assist in guiding the parents of an orientation of the program. Classroom Management

• Completes checklist to ensure that classroom is kept neat and orderly.

• Completes documentation and reports of all incidents, accidents or behavioral outbursts.

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports as requested by supervisor.

• Work with teachers and school staff to build and support positive behavior expectations by reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations in classrooms and elsewhere on campus.

• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations throughout the campus.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualification and Experience Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. English proficiency supporting professional-level verbal and written communication to children, parents and other staff members required. Education and Certifications

• Minimum of 60 units in either, or combination of; Child Development or related fields: Recreation (art, music, and dance) or Physical Education (indoor and outdoor sports activities), Human Services and Social Welfare (nursing, psychology, or home economics) or units earned toward an elementary or middle teaching credential. Experiences working with children in child care setting.

• Current certification in CPR/First Aid

• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Special Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities.

• Must have the ability consistently show good judgment and decision making skills.

• Possess strong creative and organizational abilities.

• Professional appearance and attitude.

• Computer literate with hands-on experience.

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• TB test clearance, to be renewed every two years.

Physical Requirements To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.

• Must be able to speak and hear well.

• Good vision is imperative.

• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.