Assistant Preschool Teacher

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Under the supervision of the Campus Director or Campus Supervisor and in accordance with Head Start (HS) Federal Program Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Childcare Licensing Division (CLD), and Mission Neighborhood Centers (MNC), the Assistant Preschool Teacher will primarily assist the teachers with classroom support as they guide children through a lesson, and by preparing materials, interacting with children by providing quality, comprehensive child development services to preschool children and their families; and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting and center activities. Promotes health, safety, nutrition, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool children enrolled in the program. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Interacting with Children Helps teacher instruct children and parents (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills. Uses English language to assist ESL learners to acquire English language skills and to expand the language skills and vocabulary of the English-Speakers. Helps implement academic, behavior, family events, health, and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art, etc.) for the purpose of achieving program objectives. Helps to carry out small groups’ activities for the purpose of providing classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or delivering services in compliance with established guidelines. Assists children with hand washing and tooth brushing for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene. Use positive discipline techniques such as CSEFEL in guiding children’s behavior. Assessing Children Observe children and document in all developmental domains according to policy and procedures within the identified timelines. Monitors conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior. Curriculum Preparation Assists in organizing indoor/outdoor, quiet/active and field trip activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children. May assist with home visits and parent-teacher conferences (ILP’s) as needed. Communication with Parents Build strong foundations for continuing relationships with children and their families. Supervision Assist volunteers, substitutes, and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling and interactions/supervision of children. Works closely with teachers to ensure the well-being and safety of all children. Counts children during/ after transitions, and throughout the day, communicates, and documents on board. Understands emergency/safety procedures. Administration Works in each classroom on an assigned basis to provide adequate coverage in the teacher’s absence, break periods and planning time. Assist in performing height and weight measurements of the children twice a year according to policy and procedure within the designated timelines. Maintain flexibility in changing planned activities according to children’s interests. May assist in completing monthly meal counts and monthly records of daily attendance for the Childcare Food Program according to MNC’s policies and procedures. Classroom Maintenance Helps to maintain classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies. Cleans facilities, equipment, refrigerator, and playground area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment. Assist in keeping labeled classroom areas and objects. Assists in rotating a variety of materials on low open shelves for children to use independently. Set-up and serves meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students. Checks and signs for food and food service supplies when they are delivered. Check temperature of food delivery, log temperature and follow procedure for heating and storage of food according to MNC’s policies and procedures. Carries out Health & Safety Checklist; corrects and identifies deficiencies. Perform minor repairs and maintenance in classroom, as needed. Report major repairs to the Campus Director / Campus Supervisor / Master Teacher. Secondary Functions Follow Head Start/Early Head Start/ CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws. Attends meetings and/or workshops (e.g. staff/center meetings, in-service sessions, training, and parent meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining their professional development. Must follow timekeeping policies and procedures and approve your timesheet following payroll schedule Customer Services Provide exceptional customer service Always representing the company in a professional manner. Safety Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies. Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority. Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs. Effective Team Member Ability to interact positively with team members. Ability to facilitate positive change. Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns. Punctuality and attendance are a high priority Position Qualification Requirements Education: A High School Diploma or GED is required. Enrollment in an Associate’s Degree program in Early Childhood Development or related field is highly preferred. Experience: At least 1 year of professional experience working with Preschoolers. Requirements State of California Child Development Assistant Teacher Level Permit Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ & FBI) Clearance of Child Abuse Index (CACI) Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter) Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter) Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter) Must be registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday) Language(s): Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish Skills And Abilities Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, the office equipment, recordkeeping systems, management information systems, and related protocols used in the organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Professional and tactful interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of personalities. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines. Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and multi-line phone system. Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished. General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 40% of the time, walk 20% of the time and stand 40% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. What We Offer Pay Rate: $31.00 - $33.00 Hourly Location(s): MNC Excelsior Campus Medical – Kaiser and CCHP / Dental – Principal / Vision – Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b – 3% match / FSA / Pet Care 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program) If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. 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