POSITION SUMMARY: Provides a safe, nurturing environment for Toddlers and/or Preschool children. The associate will ensure the safety and health of children. The associate will maintain effective communication with parents, children, co-workers, and others. The Associate Teacher will also collaborate with Site Supervisor to achieve and maintain the annual Center enrollment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: To be successful in this position, the Associate Teacher must be willing and become able to perform the following essential functions always:

Perform the business of Drew CDC Child Care Centers in accordance with Drew CDC’s Employee Handbook. Title 5, Education Code: Section 8350, Preventive Health and Safety Regulations, CLASS, NAEYC Standards, Early Head Start Performance Standards and Title 22 Regulations.
Perform the implementation of the program utilizing the Creative Curriculum with STEM emphasis, DRDP, NAEYC Standards, Early Head Start Performance Standards and program’s Policies and Procedures Manuals and Operations Manual.
Always perform supervision of children to ensure their safety and care; develop a strategy to ensure the safety of children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilities.
Plan and design with the Teachers and Volunteers, the daily classroom program based on Creative Curriculum and implement STEM as a tool in alignment within the learning framework to support children’s portfolios, narratives, and DRDP tech.
Perform supervision and positive interactions with staff, children and parents always implemented resulting in satisfaction of services and no complaints filed, both internal and external.
Functions within the rules and procedures as outlined in applicable contracts, program/ department procedures & manuals and the Drew Employee handbook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalency.
12 units in core Child Development courses.
Associate Teacher permit or be eligible to obtain permit within 120 days of hire.
Minimum of 1 year experience as an Associate Teacher.
Associate Teachers assigned to Infant/Toddler classes must have 6 units in Infant/Toddler development.

ENVIRONMENT: Primarily in the office with some outdoor activity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.80 - $22.74 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
No nights

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.80 - $22.74 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have 12 completed units in Child Development?
Do you have a valid Associate Teacher permit with CTC?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Los Angeles, CA 90059 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Los Angeles, CA 90059: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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