What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Teacher position at YWCA Greater Los Angeles?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Compton Empowerment Center - Compton, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $21.85 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Description
Objective of Position
To provide high-quality child development programs. Program delivery and implementation are in keeping with the YWCA GLA Mission.
Statement of Primary Duties
- Provide careful and effective supervision of children's activities as assigned by the Site Director and Program Director
- Maintain appropriate standards and rules for children's behavior. Disciplinary methods used are non-punitive, supporting children's self-esteem while teaching self-discipline
- Work with assigned group of infants and toddlers applying best practices for infant/toddler care
- Facilitate and nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust and growing autonomy
- Facilitate program curriculum planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that enrich academic skills, linguistic abilities, cultural and recreational experiences
- Interact positively with all parents and refer questions and concerns to the Site Director or Program Director as appropriate
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
- Assist Teacher with meal counts, absent slips, and sign-in/sing-out sheets
- Complete Desire Results Developmental Profiles and Ages and Stages Questionnaires under the supervision of the Techer for a group of children as assigned by the Teacher
- Potty train as needed
- Perform related housekeeping duties as assigned such as sanitizing tables, sweeping and cleaning up spills
Salary: $21.85/hour
This position is located at:
Compton Child Development Center
1600 E. Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
Qualifications
- Possession of an Associate Teacher permit to the standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education including core courses
- Six months experience working with children in a group setting
- Must provide a TB clearance within the last 12 months and must be retested a minimum of every two years as required by Community Care Licensing
- Minimum of 15 hours of training in preventive health practices including pediatric CPR
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs
- Ability to sit on floor, bend at waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time
- Must show evidence of a successful Health Screening as required by Community Care Licensing on a yearly basis
Salary : $22
