Assistant Teacher Infant/Toddler

Fundamental Objective: The Assistant Infant Toddler Teacher supports the Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Administration in food prep and service. They help maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for children aged 0-3. Responsibilities include supporting children's growth across all developmental domains, ensuring compliance with regulations, and serving as a positive role model for staff, parents, and children, including those affected by trauma.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be immunized against influenza (or sign a waiver), T-Dap, MMR, and complete TB screenings.
• Must possess a valid Assistant Teacher Permit or higher to meet standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Six (6) units in early childhood education or child development (3 of which must be infant/toddler) from an accredited college or university.
• Six (6) months of experience in a state or federally funded childcare program is preferred.
• Bilingual language fluency (Spanish/English) highly desirable.

Please have your credentialing documents (I.E. your transcript's, Commission on Teacher Credentialing Permits, CPR/first aid card, and mandated reporter) ready to submit along with your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.64 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• state or federally funded childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Permit (Preferred)
• Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA 93305 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24