Children's Center- Associate Teacher II
SUMMARY:
The Associate Teacher II works independently from the program Directors with the guidance from a Mentor Teachers.
This position has the authority to supervise and direct Classroom Assistants II and III, fieldwork students, and
volunteers. Works independently from classroom Teacher daily running a classroom of up to 40 children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Safely perform job duties
• All responsibilities listed for Associate Teacher I, and Classroom Lead.
• Oversee the operation of the classroom and collaborates with a Mentor Teacher.
• Communicates with families providing daily information about children.
• Supervise all classroom assistants, fieldwork students, and volunteers.
• Willingness to supervise other classrooms if needed.
• Plans and implements daily classroom and arranges the classroom and outdoor environments.
• Keeps staff and supervisors informed of classroom needs.
• Plans and implements classroom assistant staff trainings
• Completes and conducts student evaluations, newsletters, completing DRDPs, conducting environmental rating
using the ITERS or ECERS scales.
• Conducts parent conferences, individual meetings with classroom assistants, fieldwork students, and volunteers.
• Collaborates with administrators and core staff on special events and administrative tasks.
• Continue professional growth, attendance of leadership meetings, and outside trainings.
• Maintains regular attendance to ensure classroom meets the staffing ratio per CA state regulations
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must enjoy interacting with children and be a mentor and role model for college students
• Willing to learn from a mentor teacher and seek information independently
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Hold a Child Development Teacher Permit
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Cleared Criminal Background
• Current Health Screening
• Per law must be able to provide proof of immunizations (Measles and Pertussis-whooping cough) Influenza waiver
or annual proof of influenza vaccination
• Clear TB Test
• Attend mandatory Monday night training meetings
• Attendance of Mandatory Leadership meetings
• Knowledge of windows-based personal computers – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Completed 3 Infant Toddler units required when working with children under 3 year of age.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• BA in Child Development or a related field
• Three semesters of employment working with young children
• Two semesters of experience working at the ASI Children’s Center
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Basic Pest Management in a School & Child Care Setting Training
• Completed 6 Infant Toddler units
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 the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The
employee must:
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, kneel, squat, reach overhead
• Sit on floor 1-2 hours daily
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Combination of indoors and outdoors with varied surfaces some uneven