Associate Teacher I (HS)

Description

• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Influenza, and COVID-19.
• Uses non-teaching hours to assist in the completion of paperwork, home visits, conferences, and other requirements.
• Take an active role in assisting the teacher with classroom responsibilities, as assigned
• Ensure classroom routine is conducive to learning, safety, and development.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining instructional and classroom supplies
• Participates in the set-up and take down of the classroom and outdoor learning environments as needed.
• Assists in gathering classroom observations and other documentation for developmental assessments of children, appropriate documents observations or provides observations/documentation to the teacher.
• Assists in accomplishing the program's non-federal share through the access of community resources (services, donations, discounts, and/or goods).
• Serves as a translator for parents who do not speak English (as appropriate).
• Assist in planning and implementing weekly lesson plans and activities for children indoors and out in accordance with all PACE Education Division selected curriculums and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Ensure proper care, safety, and supervision of groups of children always, for up to 7 hours per day.
• Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data; and
• Encourages parents to participate in children’s screening and assessment process, including anecdotal information.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises parents and other volunteers.
• Assists in maintaining sign-in/out records and other required paperwork, both manually and digitally.
• Prepare and assist in serving family style meals to children.
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents, children, community representatives/members, and all PACE staff daily.
• PACE will assist applicants that are eligible and have an active Certificate of Clearance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to apply for a Temporary County Certificate, Child Development (TCC) through Los Angeles County while waiting for CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to process.
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Influenza.
• Clean and sanitize all areas of the classroom, including food preparation, dishwashing, eating and toileting areas.
• Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program.
• Promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
• Ensures the appropriate child/teacher ratio is always met.
• Supports with child watch during parent meetings/trainings, as needed.
• Conduct interior and exterior environmental safety checks to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Participates in recruitment of children to maintain full enrollment and an active waitlist.
• Cooperates with Site Lead/Regional Site Director and other Service Area Coordinators in planning, supervision, and implementation of overall program
• Assist in conducting learning and developmental assessments of children, including but not limited to DRDP-2015, ASQ-3, ASQ: SE2, etc. according to timelines, as available.
• Help children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and toileting/diapering, as needed.
• Implements agency policies and procedures

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License and insurance coverage
• Ability to attend assignments away from assigned site, such as in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc., as available.
• Must complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed 3 times during the year.
• All child development and education staff must complete annually at least 21 hours of professional development and have a yearly individual professional development plan. College credit courses taken to meet degree requirements can be counted towards the 21 hours of professional development (courses must be from an accredited college or university).
• Education and Work Experience
• Current Adult & Pediatric CPR/1St Aid Certificate
• Must have good organizational, written/oral communication and observation skills
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures
• Must possess a current and valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or individuals with 6 ECE units and enrolled in one of LACOE’s Career Development Initiative Pathways or is continuously enrolled in a program leading to an Associate Teacher permit that outlines completion within two years
• Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of staff to improve child, family, and staff outcomes. Of this, a minimum of 50% of the 15 hours (or 7.5 hours) must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment.
• Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
• State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
• Ability to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences that:
• Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must obtain 21 hours/year of professional development (105 hours every five years) to maintain their teaching certification/permit. Anyone with an Associate Teacher Permit must complete the required education to upgrade to Teacher Permit or higher during their 2nd Associate Teacher permit cycle.
• Must have verification of T.B. clearance at time of employment, to be renewed every four (4) years (every 4 years for chest x-rays).
• Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required
• Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds.
• COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.
• T.B. Test within the past year prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).
• Must pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years.
• Basic computer skills required.
• FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints

Benefits

• Opportunity to promote within, just to name a few.
• Pet Insurance
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Sick pay
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision packages extended to your family as well.
• FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance