Child Development Associate Teacher

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California that operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports. Ensures ledgers accurately reflect the Agency’s financial position and performance; provides timely reports based on this information. Conducts periodic internal audits of accounts and funds. Reviews budgets for optimum financial effectiveness. Produces various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Reviews business contracts for conformance with policy, applicability and practicality. Performs accounting tasks related to one or more accounting functions such as monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely payment of obligations.

The person in this rolee instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth in a state funded program. Assists the site supervisor with development and delivery of child care curriculum per state requirements. Responsible for the general supervision and management of up to 14 children. Plans, supervises, and implements program curriculum for the site. Structures program to the needs of children with concern for their interests, special talents, and individual style. Ensures the safety and health of students. Responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the classroom. Assists site supervisor with state required reporting, observations, and record keeping. Assists site supervisor in the preparation and service of snacks. Maintains effective communications with parents.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises and implements Adeste program curriculum for the site.
• Structures program to the needs of children with concern for their interests, special talents, and individual style.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safety in classroom.
• Assists site supervisor in supervising children.
• Keeps records of children’s progress through Desired Results, Portfolios, observations and anecdotal records.
• Assists site supervisor with the Child’s Developmental Progress Report.
• Assists site supervisor with the Program Self-Evaluation.
• Assists site supervisor with the Desired Results Developmental Profile.
• Inputs outcomes in the DRDPTech.
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs.
• Assists site supervisor in the preparation and service of snacks.
• Assists parents to complete Adeste parent contract when needed.
• Observe children and document according to DRDP activities.
• Operates program in accordance with California Department of Education & Community Care Licensing regulations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Hours are generally 2-6pm; one day 1 : 30-6pm.