JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher Associate (TA)
JOB TYPE: Fulltime Permanent, Part-time Permanent, Non-Exempt
Not a Remote Job. Requires the successful hire to work onsite.

Requirement for the job and requirement to be considered:
Interested applicant must have a current and valid State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Failure to provide a copy of current permit will disqualified applicant. See link for more information on CTC: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/

How to Apply:
Email Cover Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial College Transcript, and a copy of your current and valid CTC Child Development Associate Teacher Permit to: jobs@stonesoupfresno.org

Application Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by 4:00 PM PST

Announcement: Stone Soup Fresno has three (3) immediate job openings for fulltime permanent Teacher Associate (TA) to support Stone Soup Fresno Preschool.

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Preschool Director and in accordance with Stone Soup Fresno’s mission, the Associate Teacher will be responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children that complies with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Nurtures children, provides meals, crafts, and instruction, and ensures students are learning in a clean safe environment. SSF Preschool is a license Preschool of the California Department of Education (CDE) California State Preschool Program (CSPP).

Stone Soup Fresno Organization
Stone Soup Fresno (SSF) was founded in 1996 and is a nonprofit 501c3 organization located in Fresno and has been serving the community for over 21 years. SSF Preschool is a California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and a partner with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Early Care & Education Department Early Stars Program and is a recipient of Four Stars.

Important Eligibility Job Position Information: Please Read Thoroughly
· New hire must have completed all Title 22 and Title 5 licenses and permit requirements
· New hire must have current and active CPR and First Aid certification
· Position is contingent on the new hire successful live scan finger print, successful background check and prior work history reference checks
· Position reports directly to the ECE Preschool Director
· Position is a regular 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
· This position may shift work hours and employee may be asked to work anytime between the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, in any 8 hours work period as needed
· Fulltime Associate Teacher position is eligible for Stone Soup Fresno’s benefits package offered after the 90th day of employment

Associate Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:
· Working with the ECE Preschool Director, this position will facilitate classroom learning for children ages 3 to 5 by developing an academic and creativity programs paired activities to stimulate academic growth and personal growth
· Prepare age appropriate lesson plans and conduct individual learning lessons, large group learning lessons and classroom learning lessons
· Establish safety policies and procedures for inside and outside the classroom for children and other preschool support staff
· Responsible for the safety of children at all times, thus, become familiar with emergency procedures and protocols, know how to implement emergency protocols, and participate in regular safety drills
· Conduct assessments of children to identify developmental needs to record to student personnel files and inform parents/guardian if additional assistance is identified
· Identify learning problems and convene with child’s parent(s)/guardians and provide referral to professionals if necessary
· Teach, instruct, observe and make corrections to children on good personal hygiene such as: hand washing, using tissue paper to wipe nose, covering their mouths when coughing or sneezing, etc.
· Associate Teacher supports and will create age appropriate learning environments to accommodate students, such as: preparing or making clay for students; cutting letters and/or numbers to prepare for lessons, and other lesson preparation as needed
· Associate Teacher supports and will teach students to learn how to pick up after themselves and keep their personal areas and cubbies clean of toys, blankets, etc.
· Associate Teacher supports and will provide observations, safe-keeping watch of students in outdoor play structures and play areas
· Associate Teacher support and will communicate and schedule twice a year Parent and Teacher conferences and continue to communicate with parents on all situations
· Associate Teacher supports all meal time and assists in preparation of nutritious meal assistance and snack assistance
· Associate Teacher supports and provide guidance and training to early care volunteers as needed in order to provide efficient support for classrooms
· Associate Teacher supports and clean up after all classroom activities, indoor activities, outdoor activities and Clean and sterilize equipment and toys daily and is responsible for cleanliness of classroom and all play areas at all times
· Associate Teacher supports and is responsible to ensuring the safety of all cleaning products to be locked and out of reach of children at all times
· Associate Teacher supports and work with Master/Lead Teacher and ECE Preschool Director to collect data and appropriate documentations as required under grant guidelines/funding guidelines
· Associate Teacher supports and encourage children with expressions and hugs and comfort children in times of need
· Associate Teacher supports and participate in annual fundraising for the school
· All other duties as assigned

Salary and Benefits
Stone Soup Fresno offers a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, holiday paid time off and sick time off. Salary dependent on qualifications.

Language Skills
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships within a multi-cultural organizational environment. Ability to prepare accurate written reports to management. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, parents, and children/students.

Mathematical Skills and Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations may be helpful. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities
Be able to interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Establish consistent, stable and supportive relationships with staff, clients, Board members, and public. Prepare and manage classroom records, reports and other documents as required. Maintain confidentiality of records and SSF proprietary information. Be able to work with a diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic population. Organize/adjust priorities for multiple tasks and events. Be able to work under pressure of deadlines and the changing external community. Train and provide direction to others classroom employees and work as a team.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; taste and/or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Stone Soup Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Updated: May 1, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person