Posting Date:
04/10/2024
Closing Date:
04/10/2025
Job Title:
Associate Teacher (Early Head Start) - Various locations
Job Position:
Infant
Organization:
Neighborhood House Association
Email Address:
City/Area:
San Diego/Various locations
State:
CA
Zip Code:
92111
Duties:
- Assist in developing weekly lesson plans which integrate activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddler children, reflect an integrated Early Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards;
- Recruits families for the Program as required by Performance Standards;
- Assist in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for the children which facilitates their ability to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually;
- Assist in screening each child using appropriate assessment tools, and apply the requisite knowledge and skills in translating those assessments into appropriate lesson plans to meet the needs of each child;
- Assist in developing Individual Education Plans for children with special needs;
- Assist in preparing monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CACFP meal count, fluoride tracking, health and safety checklist, etc.
- Complete forms such as writing anecdotal notes/observations, Home Visit, Parent/Teacher Conference, Classroom Meeting, training reports and agendas, Ouch Reports, Parent Engagement Permission Slips, and milestones.
- Assist in ensuring that daily hygiene needs are met by modeling such routines as tooth brushing, hand washing, use of the bathroom, and meal times;
- Assist in ensuring the safety of the classroom as well as the outdoor playground;
- Provide emotional support and encourage high self-esteem in the children;
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development with at least three (3) semester units related to the care of Infants/ Toddlers required and an unofficial copy of transcripts must be attached to the employment application; AND
- Associate Teacher Permit required and a copy of the permit must be attached to the employment application;
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development preferred;
- A minimum of six (6) months experience in a licensed Infant/ Toddler care center;
- Current Certification in CPR/ Pediatric First Aid or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment required;
- Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center including fingerprints, TB, and physical examination as well as provide proof of immunity to measles and pertussis, and must obtain an influenza vaccination, or provide a medical exemption.
Instructions:
Applications must be completed in the NHA Career Portal. Visit the NHA Career Portal for a full list of open/ongoing positions. Look for vacancies that match your experience and qualifications. If you find one or more openings for which you would like to apply, fill out a NHA application for each position of interest. Applications must be completely filled out, signed, and must accompany all required documents at submission to be considered. Applications without the required documents will not be considered.