Teacher Assistants-Relievers (Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool)

Early Development Services offers competitive compensation and benefit plan which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match, Paid Time Off (up to 4 weeks/year), Holidays (10), supports professional development with education assistance, childcare benefits for ages 6 weeks to entry first grade (based on need and availability) plus more.

Rate of Pay:

• $18.99/Hour (Step 1/Year 0)
• $19.52/Hour (12 ECE units) NOT in an Associate Teacher position

NOTE: Employees with 3 units in infant/toddler development will receive a $0.50 per hour premium (ITP) regardless of classroom/center assignment. (transcripts required)

DEFINITION:

Under the oversight and general supervision of the Center Director and guidance of the Lead Teacher, program responsibilities will include working as a member of a teaching team; to assist in supporting and celebrating ethnic and family diversity that reflects the evolving practice of a reflective curriculum.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

General Responsibilities:

• Obtains, reads, and understands the program philosophy, mission statement, and personnel handbook.
• Performs general daily, weekly, and monthly cleanup/organization of classrooms, bathrooms, closets, and kitchen area.
• Participates in assigned staff and team meeting, yearly in-service trainings and off-site learning opportunities such as early childhood workshops or classes.

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining children’s indoor and outdoor environments that are nurturing, secure, safe; prevents accidents, illness; encourages play, exploration; promotes problem solving, learning, growth in all developmental areas; reflects children’s learning styles; and meets the needs of all children enrolled in the program.
• Assists in the supervision and instruction of children.
• Supports the Lead Teacher in implementing a curriculum plan for young children in areas such as self-concept, sensory awareness, problem solving, concept formation, physical/motor development, pre-literacy, and math skills in addition to being inclusive of children with special needs.
• Assists the Lead Teacher in working with children to reach developmental milestones.
• Supports a multilingual environment for children.

Staff Relations:

• Assists the Lead Teacher in assessing children’s development by writing anecdotal observation notes
• Supports all staff members in their duties.
• Maintains open and respectful communication to children, staff, and parents.
• Serve on a team of early care and education professionals.
• Works cooperatively with other staff members, accepts supervision, and helps promote a positive atmosphere.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding enrolled families and employed staff.

Family Relations:

• Assists in activities that support the parent community, including parent meetings, conferences, home visits and in-take meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding families enrolled at the center.
• Directs parents, visitors, and volunteers to the appropriate staff person when in need of information, referral to other agencies, and/or additional services.

NOTE: Essential Job Functions may be both on and off site locations, days and/or evenings and/or weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or high school diploma/GED preferably enrolled in an accredited ROP program.
• Current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• In good health and free of active Tuberculosis.
• Must provide completed Health Screening Report, Immunizations, and Department of Justice clearance prior to employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties effectively as described above.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, assume postures in low levels to allow physical/visual contact with children and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to keep children safe.
• Ability to communicate well with adults and children of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, including people with disabilities.
• Ability to implement classroom and outside activities.
• Ability to be sensitive to all children in a multilingual classroom while modeling appropriate curriculum.
• Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away in 30 seconds without danger to the staff person’s health.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units OR enrolled in classes relating to child development.
• Working towards a Concentration or Associate’s Degree in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish.
• Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.99 - $19.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Seaside, CA 93955 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20