Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher

Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher

Posting Number: 0002001

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary: $37,992, step 1 - $46,296, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)

Position Definition:

Positions in this classification are responsible to provide care, supervision, and teaching of preschool, infant/toddler age, or school-age children in an Early Childhood Education center. An Associate Teacher supports the teacher and master teacher with curriculum.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

• An Associate Teacher supports the Teacher and Master Teacher with curriculum and classroom operations. Early Childhood Teacher

• The Early Childhood Teacher assists in planning the curriculum and supports mentoring students. Positions in this classification are distinguished from the Associate Teacher by leadership responsibilities and more complex curriculum planning. Early Childhood Specialist

• The Specialist is responsible for the planning, organization, and preparation of all classroom operations. In collaboration with department faculty, the Specialist provides specific and specialized mentoring and training to Early Childhood Education students and volunteers.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teaches, supervises, nurtures, and guides preschool, infant/toddler age, or school-age children.

• Follows health and safety procedures in assisting children with daily routines including mealtimes, toileting, napping, greetings, and departures.

• Maintains each area of the center in a clean, orderly, and safe state.

• Participates in the assessment of children.

• Serves children and parents in a helpful, empathetic, and professional manner.

• Helps Teacher and Master Teacher in supporting lab students and engages in observations.

• Engages in playtime with children while supervising them.

• Attends regular staff meetings and staff development sessions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGSix months (50 days) of experience of at least three hours per day working with preschool, infant/toddler, or school-age children in an early childhood educational program.

EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (1) Meet the qualifications for Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

(2) Twelve (12) units in early childhood education addressing core course requirements as specified in California Community Care Licensing (Title 22). (3) Possession of, or ability to obtain, current infant/child CPR and first aid certificates.

Fingerprint clearance for all appropriate agencies including FBI, Department of Justice, and Child Abuse Index Services.

Knowledge Of:

Knowledge of:

• Child development and basic psychology.

• Current state licensing requirements, early childhood education professional ethics, and mandated child abuse reporting guidelines.

Skill To:

Skill to:

• Teach, supervise, and guide children.

• Assist in the organization and direction of the classroom and outside activities.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Serve children and parents in a helpful, empathetic, and professional manner.

• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Ability To:

N/A

Desirable Qualifications:

• Has completed 24 units in Early Childhood Education, including at least 3 units in an infant and toddler course.

• 1 year experience working in an early childhood classroom; infants, toddlers or preschoolers.

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate observation and assessment techniques

• Has experience working with diverse populations.

Special Instructions:

NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $37,992 per year, second step $39,924 per year or third step at $41,952 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $46,296 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Job Close Date: 4/15/2024

Open Until Filled: No

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